Proofreader or copy marker
Reads text and printer proofs to find and mark grammar, typing, and layout errors for correction.
Will AI replace proofreader or copy marker jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 98 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 18% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Mark text with printers' marks to show errors in grammar or spelling
- Write original content like headlines, captions, and cover text
- Check reference books to confirm grammar and writing rules
What stays human
- Send marked proofs to authors, editors, or typesetters for correction
- Read corrected copies to make sure all fixes were made
- Fix or record missing parts, errors, and inconsistencies
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.9%. Typical pay: $51,120 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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