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Proofreader and Copy Marker

Mid-level

Also known as: Braille Proofreader, Checker, Clerical Proofreader, Content Coordinator

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

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.
ProofreadingCopyeditingGrammar & PunctuationLinguisticsCommunicationWritingHumanitiesCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-0.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

8,500

in 2025 → 8,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact proofreading by automating basic error detection and correction, reducing the demand for purely mechanical checks. Human proofreaders will likely shift towards more nuanced editorial tasks, focusing on stylistic choices, contextual understanding, and content accuracy that AI currently struggles with, evolving into advanced quality assurance roles.