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copy-editor 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

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

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

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 %

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