Proofreaders and Copy Markers
There are thousands of websites online today specializing in every kind of field and subject - news sites, educational sites, tech sites, entertainment sites, and more. When you browse the articles on any website, you'll notice they're well-formatted and organized, and the information in them is accurate, written in correct language free of spelling or grammar mistakes. These articles are written by specialized writers who do their best to present accurate information in a style that's engaging and enjoyable for the reader. Even the most skilled writers can make silly mistakes. That's why website owners hire language experts called "proofreaders" to review articles before they're published and correct any language, spelling, or grammar errors in them. Proofreaders' work isn't limited to websites either - they also work with every kind of publishing outlet, whether digital or print, such as newspapers, magazines, and publishing houses for books, stories, and novels.
Meet the Writer: Waleed Abo Omiraa
What You'll Actually Do
The core tasks and responsibilities that fill a typical day.
- 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 to ensure that all corrections have been made.
- Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
- Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
- Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
- Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
- Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
- Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.