Proofreader

☞ BFC Capital P. Ltd.

Ver: 88

Día de actualización: 22-05-2024

Ubicación: Lucknow Uttar Pradesh

Categoría: Marketing / PR Impresión / Publicación

Industria: Investment Management

Posición: Entry level

Tipo de empleo: Full-time

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Contenido de trabajo

Proofreaders perform various functions in keeping written documents free of errors.

Below are the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

§ Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error

§ Liaise with writers and editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document

§ 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 – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge – for Proofreader Role

the following are important qualities and attributes

§ Education and Training: To become a proofreader, you 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: Proofreaders are able to identify and rephrase grammatical errors to ensure an error-free text

§ Teamwork skill: They are adept at working with authors, editors, and typesetters to publish comprehensible write-ups

§ Spelling/Grammar Skill: They are able to correctly assemble words and apply them in writing.

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Plazo: 21-06-2024

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