High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's degree - In English, communications, or journalism

Generally have a set schedule each week

May work part time or full time, but most work less than 40 hours a week

PROOFREADERS will:

Work alone most of the time

Have a sharp eye for detail

Mark errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

PROOFREADERS frequently:

Sit for long periods of time

Repeat the same movements

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

It is important that PROOFREADERS be able to:

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away

Understand the speech of another person