A Copy Editor, or Proofreader, is responsible for reviewing written content such as articles, blog posts, manuals or manuscripts to ensure excellent readability, grammar and punctuation. Their duties include communicating with Writers, Editors and Publishers, reading through content and making notes of odd passages and correcting grammar and punctuation errors.
A Copy Editor کو مختلف فرائض اور ذمہ داریاں نبھانے کے قابل ہونا چاہیے۔ ذیل میں کچھ فرائض اور ذمہ داریاں ہیں جو ایک Copy Editor کو انجام دینے کے قابل ہونا چاہئے:
- Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Help companies develop style guides to govern how content is created.
- Arrange page layouts to include written content as well as elements like photos and ads.
- Train new Writers and Editors about the company’s content creation process.
- Meet with clients or customers to define content needs and create a content calendar.
- Fact-check all content.
ایک مسابقتی Copy Editor کے پاس کچھ مہارتیں اور قابلیتیں ہوں گی، بشمول:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Time management skills
- Multitasking skills
- The ability to work under pressure
- The ability to meet tight deadlines
- Organization skills
