Technical Editor
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Job Overview 

Our company is looking for a Technical Editor to be a part of our team. You should be able to train and supervise the Technical Writers in generating high-quality content. Besides, you should be able to develop and implement work flows and deadlines. You should be able to research technical concepts and explain the same to your team members. 

As a Technical Editor, you should have excellent editing skills and the knowledge of industry best practices. Moreover, you should be able to develop and provide fellow writers with templates, thus helping them streamline the process. You should be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage deadlines. 

To perform in this job role, you should be able to edit and provide constructive feedback to the Technical Writers. Also, you should ensure that you check the documents for correct formatting and edit the same for our company’s tone and language. Your ability to work in a team as well as independently will be advantageous. 

Send in your application if you have the skills and job knowledge we are looking for. We will like to hear from you.  

Responsibilities 

• Mentoring and supervising Technical Writers in developing accurate technical documents 

• Reviewing and editing technical documents to correct for any inconsistencies, grammatical errors, and technical concepts 

• Providing constructive feedback to Technical Writers 

• Ensuring that the written content meets company and industry standards 

• Checking the written documents for clarity, quality, and plagiarism 

• Preparing and setting work schedules and deadlines 

• Researching new technical concepts  

• Supplementing the written content with reports and graphs 

• Ensuring that the documents are formatted correctly 

• Developing and providing technical writers with templates for easy adaptability 

• Checking technical brochures, marketing materials, and newsletters for quality 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field 

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technical Editor, Technical Writer, or a similar role in the IT and Development industry 

• Complete understanding of technical concepts 

• Excellent researching and writing skills 

• Strong proofreading and editing skills 

• Having an eye for detail 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

• Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Highly motivated and creative individual