5 Technical Editor Jobs

Job Description What were looking for: Education : Minimum of Diploma or any degree Relevant experience: Minimum of 2-3 years experience in the publishing industry, at least 1 or 2 year of experience in the accessibility quality check. Accessibility Testing: Perform manual and automated testing of PDF documents using assistive technologies like screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) to identify accessibility barriers. Issue Identification and Documentation: Accurately and clearly identify and document accessibility issues, including problems with reading order, alternative text, heading structure, table navigation, links, and forms. Remediation Support: Provide recommendations for remediating identified accessibility issues, potentially involving semantic tagging, alt text, ARIA attributes, and other techniques. Compliance Verification: Verify that remediated documents meet accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1/2.2, PDF/UA. Required Skills and Qualifications: PDF Accessibility Knowledge: Deep understanding of PDF accessibility standards (WCAG, PDF/UA, etc.) and best practices. Proficiency with Testing Tools: Experience with PDF accessibility checkers (e.g., PAC3, CommonLook), and assistive technologies (screen readers, etc.). Remediation Skills: Experience in remediating PDFs, including semantic tagging, alt text, and other techniques. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex documents, identify issues, and propose effective solutions. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to explain findings and collaborate with various teams. Proof reading skills: Required a keen attention to the content matching with the print product. Structure and Reading order: Excellent knowledge and understanding in the hierarchical content order and relevant structuring tags

Technical Editor / Senior Technical Editor JD Position Overview: The Technical Editor in the publishing industry is responsible for editing and ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and consistency of technical content across a variety of publishing formats, including books, manuals, articles, online content, and digital media. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the subject matter, the ability to work with complex technical material, and expertise in formatting and structure to ensure high-quality content for target audiences, including engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals. Key Responsibilities: Content Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit technical documents (manuals, user guides, textbooks, white papers, etc.) for grammar, clarity, style, and technical accuracy. Ensure consistency in tone, terminology, and style across all documents according to established style guides. Proofread technical documents to eliminate errors in spelling, punctuation, syntax, and formatting. Technical Accuracy: Verify the factual accuracy and technical correctness of the content, ensuring that all statements, calculations, and diagrams are accurate. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and authors to clarify technical concepts or improve explanations. Ensure that content aligns with industry standards and best practices. Structure and Formatting: Ensure that documents are well-organized, following logical structures and formatting guidelines that enhance readability and comprehension. Review technical diagrams, charts, tables, and other visual elements for clarity, correctness, and consistency with the text. Format documents according to publisher specifications or style guides, ensuring professional presentation. Content Consistency and Standardization: Maintain consistency across multiple technical documents by standardizing terms, symbols, abbreviations, and units of measurement. Ensure adherence to company or industry-specific style guides, including compliance with scientific, engineering, and technical writing standards. Create and update templates, checklists, and guidelines to ensure consistent editorial practices. Collaboration with Authors and Subject Matter Experts: Work closely with authors, technical writers, and subject matter experts to improve the readability and accuracy of technical content. Provide feedback and guidance to authors on how to improve technical documents to suit the target audience. Conduct interviews or discussions with SMEs to clarify technical information and enhance content. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Science, English, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a technical editor or editor in the publishing industry. Strong knowledge of technical terminology and concepts in [insert specific industry, e.g., engineering, IT, healthcare, etc.]. Proficiency in editing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, LaTeX, etc.). Familiarity with different content management systems (CMS) and publishing platforms. Strong attention to detail with an ability to spot errors in technical documents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and simply for a broader audience. Experience with style guides, such as the Chicago Manual of Style, IEEE, or company-specific guidelines. Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and other departments. Familiarity with digital publishing formats (EPUB, HTML, PDF) is a plus. Interested candidates : Kindly share your update resume to hinduja.natarajan@integra.co.in

Job Title: Technical Editor - Internship Duration - 6 months Job Summary: Technical Editors are responsible for reviewing, editing, and proofreading technical content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to industry standards. This role involves fact-checking technical data, verifying compliance with style guides, and collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the content is precise and technically sound. Responsibilities: Proofread, fact-check (when needed), and edit technical content, reports, and other materials. Review technical content for accuracy, consistency, and clarity while ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Compare edited content against original copy to identify errors, omissions, and technical discrepancies. Rephrase and restructure technical text to improve readability and ensure consistency in tone and style. Stay updated with advancements in technical writing, industry-specific terminologies, and documentation standards. Edit content according to US English style guidelines, ensuring proper usage of technical terms and grammar. Collaborate with SMEs, technical writers, and freelancers to clarify technical inconsistencies related to style and content. Ensure the quality and integrity of technical content are maintained across all documents. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion within set deadlines. Requirements: Bachelors or masters degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or any related field technical field. 1 year of experience as a technical editor, technical writer, or in a similar role will be a plus. Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an excellent portfolio of technical documents. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an eye for detail. Hands-on experience with MS Office, technical documentation tools, content management systems (CMS), and publishing tools. Familiarity with technical writing standards (e.g., Microsoft Manual of Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or similar). Strong communication skills, highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. A team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in handling Level 1 and/or Level 2 copyediting. Proficient in pre-editing, style editing, and language editing for books and journals. Well-versed in at least one of the following style manuals: APA, AMA, CMS, Oxford Style Guide, MLA, or an equivalent. Experience in mentoring and training new editors; proficient in using editing tools; involved in editing-related R&D activities, including the development of editing tools. Proficient in both written and verbal communication. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Meticulous attention to detail.

Proche is looking for an editorial intern who will work alongside a small, but dynamic content marketing team to cover real estate issues and trends in New York City. We are looking for someone with excellent writing and research skills who can report, write, research, and fact-check stories for the website and the blog. This person will also collaborate with the marketing team to develop coverage ideas related to life and real estate in NYC. This will be a 12 week internship position for Summer 2019. This person will have a chance to: Research, write and edit blog posts and other site content Work alongside an experienced editorial team Collaborate with the email, social, PR and data teams Pitch and develop story ideas Take ownership of editorial projects Learn a professional content management system