Full-Time Technical Editor (Permanent) – Reopened!
Job Description
My client in Westford, MA is seeking a full-time, permanent Technical Editor for a position in the Technical Documentation Department. They will rely on you to edit various technical documents, including customer documentation, proposals, training materials, and slide presentations. You will review and offer suggestions to improve written drafts. Because much of the work must conform to strict formatting and editorial guidelines, you may need to collaborate with researchers, subject-matter experts, and technical writers to verify the correctness and accuracy of materials prior to publication. This position requires following a style guide, formats, word templates, editing, proofreading, and performing quality control functions to oversee and produce technical documents in a deadline-driven environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Edit technical documents for grammar, spelling, style, readability, technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to customer standards in a deadline-driven environment.
• Review, research, and edit information for preparation of customer documentation.
• Ensure documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.
• Interface with writers, illustrators, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing the edited draft for publication.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Write documents as need arises.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position, with 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Able to work full time, on site during normal business hours and occasional overtime to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with typical documentation packages (e.g., MS Word and Author-it).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mastery of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must express ideas logically, clearly, and concisely.
• Able to provide guidance and encouragement to others in a tactful way.
• Able to work under tight deadlines; concentrating and working effectively under pressure is essential.