Proofreaders do exactly what their job title suggests: Iqq proofread materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, and brand voice. Proofreaders review and markup written work, such as marketing materials (brochures and flyers) and internal documents.Proofreaders perform various functions in keeping written documents free of errors. Below is a job description example that highlights major tasks, duties, and responsibilities commonly assigned to proofreaders in most firms: Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error Liaise with writers and editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents Use symbols which are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice Forward proofread materials for approval and publication Ensure project is completed within set time constraints.