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The Right Words Make all the Difference

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.

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Center for Career Exploration and Success

45 Armstrong Center

550 E. Spring St.

Oxford, OH 45056

careercenter@MiamiOH.edu

513-529-3831

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Related Job Titles

Content Editor, Copyholder, News Copy Editor, Typesetter, Copy Chief, Desk Editor, Proofer, Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant, Proofreader

Facts and Stats

Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.

O*NET Code: 43-9081.00

O*NET Summary
  • $44k Median wages (annual)

    2021

  • 1,500 Projected job openings

    2021–2031

What you Need to Know

  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • 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.

 

Related Programs

  • Communication, Media, Arts, and Design

    English: Creative Writing, B.A.

    Major

  • Communication, Media, Arts, and Design

    Journalism, B.A.

    Major

Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings

  • Computer based training software — Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate; InScribe
  • Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Quark Xpress
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Microsoft Visio
  • Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; Apple Final Cut Pro X; Avid Technology Media Composer
  • Word processing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InCopy; Microsoft Word; Serenity Software Editor; Whitesmoke

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