This position is specially suitable for HSC and/or DELF/DALF holders who have good command on French and English languages as well as good computer skills. A knowledge of the French typographic code and of proof reader markings is added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Proofreaders check written text after it has been edited and before it is printed or published, providing a final quality check to make sure that nothing has been missed by the editor.

  • Critical comparison of the author's copy (manuscript) and the typesetter's proof.

  • Checking page layout for correctness as per customer specifications.

  • Checking that the material provided is in the right place.

  • Checking that the document follows the "house style".

  • Checking that page numbers are in the right order

  • Checking that chapter titles match the list of contents

  • Checking that there are no confusing word, column or page breaks

  • Checking that illustrations have the right captions and relate to the text

  • Marking up proofs for errors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • HSC with A in French and/or DELF/DALF holders.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Judgement.

  • Vigilance.

  • "Typographic" eye.

  • Strong ability to catch mistakes in grammar and punctuation.