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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Instructional Designer

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • moments ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • moments ago

. + Master the department selected style guides and department procedures. + Identify requirements, scope, and estimation of work. + Determine timeline and reporting progress to project sponsor....

Senior Instructional Designer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Who We Are** - Northwest Center has been a vendor at Amazon for over 20 years. The Northwest Center at Amazon division has grown to over 360 employees, providing a wide variety of customer service...

Documentation Specialist

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Documentation Specialist | Contract (24 + Months) Full Benefits | Clearwater, FL | On-Site W2 Contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY) The Documentation Specialist is responsible for developing,...

Clinical Documentation Specialist, Hybrid FT Days

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago

The CDS is responsible for the concurrent review of medical records to assure appropriateness of care, accuracy of documentation, validation of severity of illness and quality of services...

Content Strategy Analyst/Technical Writer

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 17 hours ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 17 hours ago

Basic understanding of DITA/XML, HTML, and PDF. Experience with technical publication guidelines (e.g., MSTP/Chicago). API specification documentation experience....

Senior Technical Writer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

Draft white papers, capability statements, and case studies that articulate core competencies, technology stacks, platforms, and innovations....

Content Developer

  • OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • OR
  • 18 hours ago

Remote Content Developer Snowflake $96,000 - $129,400 parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Oregon Jun 11, 2025 Build the future of the AI Data...

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PRN Clinical Documentation Specialist Registered Nurse

  • Pomona, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a PRN Clinical Documentation Specialist Registered Nurse job in Pomona, California paying $770.00/shift. This is a position that requires at least one...

Instructional Designer

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Instructional Designer Ampcus, Inc United States, Florida, Pensacola Jun 11, 2025 Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are...

Senior Lead Instructional Designer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Lead Instructional Designer BrightSpeed life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 1120 South Tryon Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Company Description...

Qa Documentation Specialist

  • Springfield, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

QA DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST Valcor Engineering Corporation - 3.2 Springfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Clinical Documentation Specialist Tandym Group - 3.8 Manhattan, NY Job Details Full-time | Contract Estimated: $52.5K - $62.9K a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Microsoft Excel...

Content Strategist

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Company DescriptionJobs for Humanity is collaborating with YUPRO Placement to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name:...

Lead Instructional Designer - HR (Remote)

  • Portage, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 18 hours ago

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite What you will do As a Lead Instructional Designer for our People and Organizational Development (POD) team, you will take the lead in designing...

Instructional Designer - Supply Chain Training

  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 18 hours ago

Instructional Designer - Supply Chain Training Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Minimum 2 years recent experience with instructional design...

Technical Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
Kick off your cloud career by learning the fundamentals of AWS products, services, and solutions and basic concepts of database, storage, networking, security and cloud computing. Are you in a...
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...

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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
28.5%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
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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