Occupational Employment Statistics
43-9081 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.
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Minnesota
| 100 | 41 | $24.16/hr | $18.35/hr | $22.76/hr | $24.55/hr | $24.73/hr | $28.77/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Information | 20 | $19.50/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 80 | $24.55/hr |
- Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
- Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
- Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
- Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
- Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
- Write original content such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
- Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
- Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
- Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
- Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.