25 Oct
Technical Editor
Vacancy expired!
job summary:We are looking for a detail-oriented individual, who is knowledgeable in CCMS and DITA, to join our team as a technical editor. The responsibilities of the technical editor include reviewing the work of the technical writers, subject matter experts, and working to complement other technical editors.To be a successful technical editor, you should have an understanding of the types of documentation we produce and apply our editorial guidelines. Ultimately, a top-notch technical editor has excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills. Types of technical documentation include: data sheets, user guides, and application notes.Technical Editor Responsibilities:
- Working with subject matter experts to ensure document accuracy.
- Reviewing written technical documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and style.
- Making any necessary corrections to technical documents.
- Giving feedback and advice to technical writers.
- Ensuring that all written content meets our company's standards.
- Developing, communicating, and adhering company's policies and associated processes for technical documentation including workflow, word usage and voice/tone.
- Conducting quality assurance on documentation prior to release to company's customers.
- A Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, applied science, mathematics, engineering, or another related field.
- Experience with CCMS and use of DITA/XML, including DITA architecture. Knowledge of Ixiasoft is a plus.
- Proven experience as a technical writer and in working with style and brand guides.
- Experience with desktop publishing
- Excellent computer skills.
- strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and handle pressure.
- Working with subject matter experts to ensure document accuracy.
- Reviewing written technical documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and style.
- Making any necessary corrections to technical documents.
- Giving feedback and advice to technical writers.
- Ensuring that all written content meets our company's standards.
- Developing, communicating, and adhering company's policies and associated processes for technical documentation including workflow, word usage and voice/tone.
- Conducting quality assurance on documentation prior to release to company's customers.
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
- Engineering (5 years of experience is preferred)
Vacancy expired!