U.S. Dept. of Labor code 43-9081.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

What this job is about

Ensure accuracy and clarity in written content through proofreading and editing.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Mark errors in text
Indicate and correct errors in type, grammar, punctuation, and spelling using standard printers' marks.
2
Verify corrections
Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure all corrections have been made.
3
Consult references
Use reference books or online resources to check grammar and composition rules.
4
Communicate with authors
Discuss manuscript changes and suggestions with authors and editors.
5
Archive and research
Archive documents and conduct research using various computer programs and the internet.

Tools used in this work

Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopHubSpot softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordWordPress

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.