Technical Editor Jobs

A Technical Editor plays a crucial role in the publishing industry by ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of technical documentation. They are responsible for reviewing, proofreading, and editing technical materials such as user manuals, product descriptions, and research papers, while ensuring that the content is free of errors and easy to understand. They work closely with technical writers and other professionals to ensure that the technical jargon is appropriately conveyed to the target audience. They also develop and maintain style guides for consistency across all publications.

Important skills for a Technical Editor include excellent writing and proofreading skills, a keen eye for detail, strong understanding of technical concepts, and good project management abilities. They should have proficiency in editing software and be familiar with different style guides such as APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style. A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field is often required, and certifications like the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) may be beneficial. Before becoming a Technical Editor, a person might have roles such as Technical Writer, Copy Editor, or Content Specialist.

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Technical Writer

  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 18 days ago

Ensure documents adhere to organizational standards, including style guides and policy requirements....

Systems Engineer Technical Writer

  • Odenton, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Odenton, MD
  • 30+ days ago

editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documents Experience creating technical documentation (vs. editing) with input from software engineers, systems engineers...

Clinical Documentation Specialist- Full-time

  • Waterville, ME
  • moments ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • moments ago

Location: On-site at MaineGeneral Health | Remote work not available Job Description: Make a system-wide impact beyond the bedside. At MaineGeneral Health, were more than a healthcare systemwere a...

Clinical Documentation Specialist- 32hr/week

  • Augusta, ME
  • moments ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • moments ago

Location: On-site at MaineGeneral Health | Remote work not available Job Description: Make a system-wide impact beyond the bedside. At MaineGeneral Health, were more than a healthcare systemwere a...

Training Content Developer - Remote Opportunity

  • Beaverton, OR
  • moments ago
  • Beaverton, OR
  • moments ago

Enforce to the department style guide and ensure all content is copyedited and clean. Participate in cross-functional meetings and represent the Educator Development team in corporate initiatives....

Remote Work

Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • moments ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • moments ago

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by...

Technical Writer- Mortgage

  • Coppell, TX
  • moments ago
  • Coppell, TX
  • moments ago

Review for consistency, format documentation within prescribed templates and adherence to the current, approved style guide. Facilitate certification of policies and procedures....

Lead Concurrent Documentation Specialist, Care Coordination (Full Time)

  • Great Falls, MT
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  • Great Falls, MT
  • moments ago

Benefis is one of Montanas largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our...

Sales Instructional Designer

  • Southlake, TX
  • moments ago
  • Southlake, TX
  • moments ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Client Support Center - Southlake, TX 76092 Overview: 2020 Companies is now hiring a Sales Instructional Designer! The Sales Instructional Designer is responsible...

Content Strategist, CX Enablement

  • Austin, TX
  • moments ago
  • Austin, TX
  • moments ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Senior Technical Writer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago

Knowledge of DITA and structured authoring. Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form....

Senior Content Strategist

  • moments ago
  • moments ago

Phantom is revolutionizing the way millions of people interact with the crypto ecosystem. Our self-custodial wallet offers a seamless, unified experience for managing accounts and tokens across...

Remote Work

Technical Editor Junior

  • Stafford, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 1 hour ago

In support of our customer, we are seeking a Technical Editor with experience in supporting (DOD Federal acquisition programs; knowledge of policy/principles/organizational protocols)....

Senior Technical Writer - Software

  • Brossard, QC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brossard, QC
  • 1 hour ago

Proficient in using documentation templates and style guides to develop documentation that has a consistent visual and structural approach....

Instructional Designer

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description Since 1936 PenAir® Credit Union has been the catalyst where community, resources, and impact come together and produce a powerful force for good. We have a unique culture and...

Technical Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Technical Support Basics for Everyone
Gain the daily work skills and knowledge youll need for IT Technical Support career success. This course, part of the IBM Technical Support Professional Certificate, is designed for beginners with...
Technical Report Writing for Engineers
Technical reports are a vital tool for engineers to communicate their ideas. This online course introduces technical report writing and teaches the techniques you need to construct well-written...
Introduction to Trading with Technical Analysis
Gain the knowledge you need to become a trader in any market around the world or an analyst specializing in technical reports of financial markets Technical analysis is a discipline that uses...

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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.3%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
6.6%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technical Editors
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%


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