Editor/Copy Editor

Copy Editor/Editors

Copy Editors proofread text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy. They suggest revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity or accuracy. They also may carry out research, confirm sources, and verify facts, dates, and statistics. In addition, they may arrange page layouts of articles, photographs, and advertising

Duties

Editors typically do the following:

Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand

Verify facts cited in material for publication

Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish

Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed

Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy

Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content

Approve final versions submitted by staff