Proofreaders and Copy Markers
O*NET Code: 43-9081.00
Description
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.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Braille ProofreaderCheckerClerical ProofreaderContent CoordinatorCopy CoordinatorCopy EditorCopy HolderCopy PreparerCopy ReaderCopyholderCopymanData Examination ClerkData ReviewerDigital Content CoordinatorEditorial AssistantFormat ProofreaderLegal ProofreaderNews Copy EditorOnline Content CoordinatorProduction Proofreader
⚡ Skills (5)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking3/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (37)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe After Effects
Video creation and editing software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥HubSpot software
Sales and marketing software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥WordPress
Web page creation and editing software
0Adobe Captivate
Computer based training software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Adobe FrameMaker
Desktop publishing software
0Adobe InCopy
Word processing software
0After the Deadline
Word processing software
0Apple Final Cut Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Apple iWork Keynote
Presentation software
0AutoCrit Editing Wizard
Word processing software
0Avid Technology Media Composer
Video creation and editing software
0Bugzilla
Program testing software
0Elite Minds RightWriter
Word processing software
0File transfer protocol FTP client software
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Grammarly Editor
Word processing software
0HP Autonomy TeamSite
Web page creation and editing software
0InScribe
Computer based training software
0Intelligent Editing PerfectIt
Word processing software
0Pro Writing Aid
Word processing software
0QuarkXPress
Desktop publishing software
0Serenity Software Editor
Word processing software
0Style guide databases
Data base user interface and query software
0WhiteSmoke
Word processing software
0myWriterTools
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Document Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Digital Forensics Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Archivists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Library Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Editors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Technical Writers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Writers and Authors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Proofreaders and Copy Markers → Document Management Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (29% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (5)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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