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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.

Primary Directive

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

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Mark errors in text

    Indicate and correct errors in type, grammar, punctuation, and spelling using standard printers' marks.

  2. 2

    Verify corrections

    Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure all corrections have been made.

  3. 3

    Consult references

    Use reference books or online resources to check grammar and composition rules.

  4. 4

    Communicate with authors

    Discuss manuscript changes and suggestions with authors and editors.

  5. 5

    Archive and research

    Archive documents and conduct research using various computer programs and the internet.

Toolbox Requirements
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.