Overview
Proof Readers read draft copies and proofs, detect errors and mark corrections to grammar, typing and composition.
Day-to-day
- reviews, proofs and edits content (written or digital) across a variety of media and industries; ensuring correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency and brand voice in the final product
- ensures the accuracy of all referenced facts (e.g. dates, pages and values) and double-checks cross-referenced materials (e.g. websites and newspapers)
- reviews content and style across company-wide work to ensure campaign, product and brand consistency
- attends team meetings, provides constructive editorial input and communicates with team members to yield consistent, accurate and high-quality work products
- improves editing processes by evaluating and recommending changes to create efficiencies.
To become a Proof Reader
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You can work as a Proof Reader without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. A university or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in communications, media, literature or journalism might be helpful.
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