---
name: proofreader
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'proofreader' (also: proof reader, proof reading clerk). Use when the user asks for typical proofreader work such as: typical proofreader responsibilities"
---

# Proofreader

Proofreaders examine facsimiles of the finished products such as books, newspaper and magazines. They correct grammatical, typographical and spelling errors in order to ensure the quality of the printed product.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- apply grammar and spelling rules
- copyright legislation
- follow newspaper house style
- follow work schedule
- grammar
- master language rules
- proofread text
- reproduce documents
- rewrite manuscripts
- spelling
- suggest revision of manuscripts
- track changes in text editing
- use dictionaries

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- HubSpot software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software

---
*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f8f34041-3640-41a9-852e-c5a7574de780), O*NET 30.3 (43-9081.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*