Technical Editor

Top Skills:

• Proofreading
• MS Word Track Changes
• HTML
• XML
• Adobe PDF Markup

Shift Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Editing Specialist is responsible for proofreading, formatting, and assessing the quality level of draft and final reports, ensuring standardization of structure and content. Following technical editing specialist review, deliverables proceed through final review and are returned to service delivery team members for distribution to clients. This role reports to the Manager of Technical Editing.

Essential Functions:

• Transfer relevant information from project documentation to report templates
• Proofread and format extensive documents for each service line
• Work with service delivery personnel to proofread, develop and format client deliverables
• Read and interpret technical information and review document in comparison to quality assurance checklist items, including template version, spelling, grammar, punctuation and brand standards.
• Able to complete client deliverables in timely and accurate manner, in accordance with defined methodology
• Review project client deliverable to ensure they align with the job arrangement letter/statement of work including the contract addendums

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, including document processing and document formatting standards
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Exhibit excellent verbal, written communication skills, presentation, and report editing.
• Ability to work a group setting and collaboratively in group projects.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Advanced time management skills

Education, Work Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• 1-3 years experience in proofreading, editing or external document publication in a professional services or consulting organization