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Technical Editor

Technical WriterTechnical WriterFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 11-50Since 2000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Iowa

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$21 - $26 / hour

Seniority

Junior

Bachelor Degree1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

Technical Editor

World Shipping Council

• Copy edit, proofread, and format environmental resource reports, proposals, résumés, and other various internal documents • Participate in (at minimum) weekly meetings with the editing team to review the Document Assignment Record to receive tasks, collaborate on workloads, troubleshoot issues, and provide individual expertise as necessary • Participate in monthly internal team quality assurance and quality control meetings • Participate in monthly internal team continuing education sessions • Participate in annual Eocene Style Guide audit and résumé updates • Report directly to the administrative project manager for editorial progress, performance feedback, and weekly workload/schedule management • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English or communication-oriented area of study
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in an editing role or related field
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) for editing, reviewing, and formatting documents
  • Exceptional understanding of grammar
  • Effective communication with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
  • Previous experience in environmental consulting or similar industry (Preferred)
  • Strong knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create and format professional documents and layouts (Preferred)
  • Ability to actively listen and ask questions to obtain better understanding of information and tasks (Preferred)
  • Strong desire to address challenges proactively, build positive rapport with the team, and adapt to a dynamic, growing environment while maintaining flexibility and resilience in response to change (Preferred)

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