Technical Editor

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Technical Editor to join our team. As a Technical Editor, you will play a crucial role in reviewing and refining technical content, ensuring that it aligns with client directives and requirements in support of brand voice, meeting the highest standards of quality. You will collaborate closely with our creative and account teams to produce compelling, error-free materials that effectively communicate our clients’ messages.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with clients’ servicing and legal teams to produce technical communications, drawing on historical content.
• Verify facts, data, and references cited in technical materials, ensuring accuracy and credibility.
• Review technical content, including legal copy, servicing and marketing materials, website content, and other collateral, for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging across all materials.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and other team members to clarify technical concepts and improve the overall quality of content.
• Format documents and materials according to company standards and client requirements.
• Execute tasks with a highly process-oriented approach, following standardized procedures and protocols to achieve efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and advancements in advertising and marketing to enhance the effectiveness of our technical content.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a technical editor, copy editor, copywriter, or similar role in the advertising or marketing industry. Experience working with finance and technology clients is a plus.
• Excellent command of the English language and strong writing and editing skill
• Ability to interpret and adhere to client’s brand standards.
• Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies in content.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and adherence to compliance requirements and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with advertising and marketing terminology, concepts, and trends.
• Proficiency in using editing tools for Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of style guides such as the AP Stylebook or Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with digital content creation and knowledge of SEO principles is a plus.
  
  

Reporting to This Position: None