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name: copy-editor
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'copy editor' (also: editorial assistant, language editor, senior copy editor, copy-editor). Use when the user asks for typical copy editor work such as: typical copy editor responsibilities"
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# Copy Editor

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- apply grammar and spelling rules
- consult with editor
- copyright legislation
- digital journalism
- follow a brief
- follow work schedule
- grammar
- spelling
- suggest revision of manuscripts
- track changes in text editing
- typography
- use dictionaries
- writing techniques

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- HubSpot software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software


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## Hot technologies

Top tools from 40 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-10):

- Microsoft Word — 18 %
- Microsoft Excel — 12 %
- Microsoft Office — 12 %
- Adobe Acrobat — 8 %
- Microsoft PowerPoint — 8 %

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8bd74371-1818-47d5-a253-d703c51c5f26), O*NET 30.3 (43-9081.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*