As a Copy Editor, you will need to master following:

• suggest revision of manuscripts

More generally, a copy editor is also versed in:

• apply grammar and spelling rules
• consult with editor
• copyright legislation
• follow a brief
• follow work schedule
• grammar
• spelling
• track changes in text editing
• typography
• use dictionaries
• writing techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt to artists' creative demands
• follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
• read manuscripts
• review unpublished articles
• rewrite articles
• rewrite manuscripts
• write headlines
• apply desktop publishing techniques
• consult information sources
• desktop publishing
• editorial standards
• literature
• office software
• proofread text