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Senior Technical Writer, Editor
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Technical Writer, Editor
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• Create, edit, and maintain technical, scientific, and graphical documentation for a variety of audiences. • Review documents for grammar, formatting, clarity, consistency, and logical accuracy. • Identify technical inconsistencies and collaborate with authors to resolve issues before publication. • Translate complex technical and scientific concepts into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand content. • Coordinate with subject matter experts, authors, and project teams to gather, review, and incorporate feedback. • Compile, reconcile, and resolve document comments from multiple reviewers to produce publication-ready deliverables. • Develop and maintain user guides, technical manuals, reports, presentations, and other supporting documentation. • Utilize word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling software to produce high-quality documentation. • Ensure all documentation complies with organizational, customer, and quality standards. • Manage multiple documentation projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical writing and editing experience.
- An additional 8 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required degree.
- Demonstrated experience editing technical and graphical documentation for grammar, formatting, logical flow, and accuracy.
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
- Experience collaborating with authors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to develop and publish high-quality documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling tools.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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