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What makes a strong Copy Editor CV
- Specify your subject expertise: publishing, journalism, academic, marketing, legal
- Show style guides mastered: AP, Chicago, APA, MLA, house styles
- Demonstrate proofreading, fact-checking, and structural editing skills
- Include CMS and editorial workflow proficiency
- Highlight output volume: average words edited per day or week
- Show experience with track changes, editorial markup, and author communication
Key skills employers look for
Copy Editing
Grammar, punctuation, syntax, consistency, clarity, style guide compliance, line editing
Proofreading
Final-pass proofreading, typographical error correction, layout review, galley checks
Structural Editing
Logical flow, structure, argument coherence, substantive editing, developmental feedback
Tools & Workflows
Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Google Docs, InCopy, CMS platforms, editorial calendars
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