Senior Technical Editor
Location: Tampa, FL (On-site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $71,347 – $89,184 annually
Recruiter Contact: Zoraida
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editing and coordination of technical publications and accredited international standards. This role ensures the production of high-quality documents that meet internal guidelines, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the editing and proofreading of technical publications for grammar, style, consistency, and accuracy.
- Coordinate publication timelines, production processes, and content revisions.
- Facilitate editorial reviews with subject matter experts (SMEs), including virtual and in-person sessions.
- Serve as a liaison between authors, designers, illustrators, and external vendors.
- Maintain content management systems and provide first-line technical support.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ANSI) and update internal editorial guidelines.
- Collaborate with design and marketing teams to align visual and written content.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in technical writing or editing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with CMS platforms.
- Excellent editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience working with technical publications or standards.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator).
- Experience with associations or nonprofit organizations.
Additional Details:
- Minimal travel (0–5%).
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for virtual editorial reviews.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to train and support others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,347.00 – $89,184.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of experience in technical writing or technical editing (Y/N)
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field? please explain
- Do you have experience working with accredited standards (e.g., ANSI or similar)
- Do you have experience editing or producing technical publications for an association or nonprofit organization?
- How do you ensure consistency and accuracy when editing large or complex technical documents?
(Short answer)
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33637 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33637: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person