1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Script Proofreader do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Broadcasting
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What is your job title?
Script Proofreader
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for a film festival where I read and edit scripts for a screenplay competition. The staff size is about 15, and I am one of 10 script readers.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
2 Months
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
25
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I edit scripts, and I judge them based on a specific criteria set forth by the organizers of the film festival. It is a contract position wherein I am paid per script that I read.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$15,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
20000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Under
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I do not work directly with others on a daily basis. My work is done under contract, and I complete assignments under deadlines and then turn them in. I like this because it gives me the freedom to deal with my other responsibilities.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
My home office is set up in my apartment. I have an extra room which I use as a study, and I do my work there. It works for me, and it is a stimulating environment for me to use.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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2 Income
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8 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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1 Hours
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5 Level of responsibility
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3 The actual "work" you do at your job
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6 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would recommend researching organizations such as the one that I work for, and contacting them to ask about any positions available. I found my position in an advertisement, but through my work here I have learned about other similar positions in the field.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
They should be dependable as far as adhering to a schedule, they should have excellent grammar and spelling skills, they should be able to work self-sufficiently, and they should be outgoing.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, I would say that a college degree would help.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would recommend that the more they read, the better they will succeed at a position like the one I have.
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