Position Summary:
Content Editors are responsible for detecting and correcting errors in written documents.
Their role also involves making corrections on written text using special marks which are standard and recognized in the printing and publishing industry.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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 proofing
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.
Skills:- Proofreading, English Proficiency, Technical editing and Creative Writing