copy editor

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.

Alternative Labels

copy-editor

copy editor

editorial assistant

language editor

senior copy editor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult with editor follow a brief follow work schedule suggest revision of manuscripts track changes in text editing use dictionaries

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands apply desktop publishing techniques consult information sources follow ethical code of conduct of journalists proofread text read manuscripts review unpublished articles rewrite articles rewrite manuscripts write headlines

Optional Knowledge

desktop publishing editorial standards literature office software

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8bd74371-1818-47d5-a253-d703c51c5f26

Status

released

Occupations

copy editor

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI