Program Codes: 
10285,04127,32814
Employment Percentage: 
-55.982905982906
SOC ID: 
43-9081
SOC Title: 
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
ONET ID: 
43-9081.00
ONET Concat ID: 
43908100
Median Salary: 
45719.03
Ed Level High School: 
11.21
Ed Level Certificate: 
6.24
Ed Level Some College: 
12.04
Ed Level Associates: 
23.200001
Ed Level Bachelors: 
47.299999
Ed Level Masters: 
0
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a Bachelor's degree
Description: 

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.</li><li>Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.</li><li>Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.</li><li>Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.</li><li>Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.</li><li>Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.</li><li>Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.</li><li>Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.</li><li>Write original content such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
26889.76
Top Annual Earnings: 
81815.95
Title Slug: 
proofreader-and-copy-marker