The Proofreader will provide quality assurance for written materials, ensuring that all grammar, spelling, punctuation errors, sentence structure are corrected. The Proofreader also will be responsible for checking for clarity and accuracy in the text.
Responsibilities:
§ 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.
2 - 5 Years
1 Openings
1.8-2.3 Lac/Yr
Kolkata 
Face-to-Face interview
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