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1452 – Correspondence, Publication and Related Clerks

Clerks in this unit group write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication and perform other related clerical duties. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Advertising assistant
  • Advertising clerk
  • Advertising space measurer
  • Business documentalist
  • Catalogue compiler
  • Circulation clerk, newspaper
  • Classified advertising clerk
  • Clipping marker
  • Compiler
  • Composing room proofreader
  • Copy holder
  • Copy-reader, proofreader
  • Correspondence clerk
  • Correspondence review clerk
  • Directory clerk
  • Directory compiler
  • Documentalist
  • Documentalist, business
  • Editing clerk
  • Editorial assistant
  • Editorial clerk
  • Mailing list compiler
  • Manuscript proofreader
  • Newspaper circulation clerk
  • Proofreader
  • Proofreader, manuscripts
  • Publication clerk
  • Publishing clerk
  • Translation clerk
  • Advertising clerk
  • Classified advertising clerk
  • Correspondence clerk
  • Directory compiler
  • Editorial assistant
  • Proofreader
  • Publication clerk
  • Translation clerk

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
    • Classified advertising clerks receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising rates and bill customers.
    • Correspondence clerks write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.
    • Editorial assistants and publication clerks assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication; proofread material; verify facts and conduct research.
    • Proofreaders read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors within tight deadlines.
    • Readers and press clippers read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
  • Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

  • Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications (5124)
  • Supervisors, Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks (1213)

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
1 – Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
Skill level
C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
Major group
14 – Clerical Occupations
Minor group
145 – Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0