Proofreaders and Copy Markers

What Does a Proofreaders and Copy Markers Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
• 2Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
• 3Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
• 4Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
• 5Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
• 6Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
• 7Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
• 8Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe FrameMaker
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InCopy
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop

Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary