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Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Job 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.

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Bachelor's degree

Employed as of 2023: 76

2033 Projected Openings: 109

Entry Level Salary: $40,000

Median Salary: $42,500

Experienced Level Salary: $70,720

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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Alice Lloyd College

English Language and Literature, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,839
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$19,599

Asbury University

Journalism

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

English Language and Literature, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Bellarmine University

English Language and Literature, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$23,587
Graduation
Graduation Rate
63.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$25,000

Berea College

English Language and Literature, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,483
Graduation
Graduation Rate
62.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$3,591

Brescia University

English Language and Literature, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$14,626
Graduation
Graduation Rate
44.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$29,430
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