The reader is the person to whom publishing companies give the texts sent in by different authors for publication purposes. His/her work consists of reading manuscripts and write reports to help publishers decide whether or not these should be published.

• Read the text assigned to him/her in detail.
• Write reports, using his/her own format or the one specified by the publishing company.
• Promote his/her own work and seek more clients.
• Study to become specialised in a particular genre (fiction, historical novels, etc.).

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Estudis literaris
• Grau: Filologia clàssica
• Grau: Humanitats
• Grau: Humanitats i estudis culturals
• Grau: Filologia catalana
• Grau: Filologia catalana i estudis occitans
• Grau: Filologia hispànica

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Communication: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Communication

Those who show a preference for the field of communication are interested in the generation and dissemination of information. This information, however, can have various purposes: provide information on events and occurrences, generate public opinion on a certain topic or promote and publicise a service or product. Carrying out these activities requires knowledge of various techniques aimed at communication, persuasion and marketing.

Humanities

The key interests of people who are interested in the field of humanities are studying the activity of human beings over time as well as their cultural and artistic expressions. Activities that represent this field are the creation of cultural products and the organisation of exhibitions and events, in addition to the promotion of actions for the preservation and dissemination of an artistic group. Significant knowledge of cultural, historical and linguistic heritage is required to carry out these activities.

Writer

Publishing agent

Proofreader

Copyeditor

Publisher

• Work hours

  Salaried staff can work either full-time or part-time, depending on the size of the company. Freelance workers have a flexible work schedule which varies according to their workload.

• Salary

  Salaries range between 13.717 and 21.330 Euros gross per annum, depending on experience, qualifications and the reputation of the reader. Median: 17.105 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  It is advisable to form part of a professional association.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Self-employed workers must be constantly available and therefore have access to a landline and an Internet connection. When working from home, expenses amount to approximately 3,500 Euros per year (including consumables, supplies, stationery, etc.).

• Initial investments

  A reader usually requires basic IT equipment, such as a computer, printer and IT accessories. The initial investment required for these items amounts to about 2,500 Euros (depending on equipment quality and performance).