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

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