Proofreader marking and correcting grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors in transcripts and proofs, ensuring accuracy and consistency through detailed review and collaboration with authors and editors
Experience
Proofreader and Copy Marker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Marked copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks
Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections had been made
Corrected or recorded omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found in manuscripts
Compared information or figures on one record against the same data on other records to detect errors
Routed proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting
Consulted reference books or secured aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition
Archived documents, conducted research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs
Skills
Checking & Planning
Proofreading files, Verifying financial or transactional accuracy
Core Skills
Searching information sources, Searching files, Reporting news, Filing documents
Tools and software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook