Proofreaders & Copy Markers
Also called:
Copy Editor, Proofreader, Assistant Editor, Desk Editor
What they do:
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.
On the job, you would:
- Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
- Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
- Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- philisophy and religion
Communications
Business
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- writing things for co-workers or customers
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
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People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Concern for Others
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$32,780
per year, on average
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