• Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error
• Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission
• Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents
• Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications
• Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted
• Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents
• Use symbols which are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies
• Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof
• Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent
• Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language
• Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced
• Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice
• Forward proofread materials for approval and publication
• Ensure project is completed within set time constraints.

Requirements

• Education and Training:  require a Bachelor’s degree most preferably in English, journalism, or mass communication, or in a related field. Employers usually require proofreaders to have about 2 years of experience proofreading or editing written content. Knowledge of standard proofreading practices, procedures, and concept is also required
• Attention to details:  able to identify and rephrase grammatical errors to ensure an error-free text
• Teamwork skill:  adept at working with authors, editors, and typesetters to publish comprehensible write-ups
• Spelling/Grammar Skill:  able to correctly assemble words and apply them in writing.