Proofreaders
A Proofreader reads manuscripts, reports, scripts and other written documents carefully to check for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reviews writing for inconsistencies in style. Marks corrections and revisions using standard proofreading notations.
About this Career
Average Salary
£28,989New workers start at around £14,801. Normal pay is £28,989 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £52,646
Annual Openings
44Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Provides communication support for the hard of hearing or the visually impaired.
- Converts documents or spoken statements from original or source language into another language.
- Writes instruction manuals and user guides, technical reports, catalogues and indexes, prepares sales literature and writes technical articles for trade journals.
- Negotiates contracts with freelance agents and with buyer on behalf of writer.
- Selects material for publication, checks style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranges for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing.
- Generates and develops creative ideas for literary material.
- Determines subject matter and researches as necessary by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, observing etc..
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Writing | 93% |
| Active Listening | 80% |
| Reading Comprehension | 79% |
| Critical Thinking | 74% |
| Active Learning | 73% |
| Speaking | 72% |
| Learning Strategies | 65% |
| Monitoring | 63% |
| Mathematics | 33% |
| Science | 26% |