Technical Editor Jobs in Alabama

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

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 hour ago

The candidate will be responsible for authoring and refining documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), white papers, Contract Review Packages (CRPs), and Acquisition...

Technical Editor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago

We are seeking a Technical Editor to join the team in one of our office locations....

Technical Writer/Illustrator

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Systems Technology and Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking a Technical Writer/Illustrator in the Huntsville, AL area to support an Army Aviation Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal, AL....

Technical Writer Lead

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago

. + Managed technical documentation systems (e.g., DITA, OpenAPI, metadata, CSS) and contributed to architectural decisions that impact content delivery and discoverability. + Owned issue tracking and...

Senior Brand & Content Strategist

  • AL
  • 5 days ago
  • AL
  • 5 days ago

Introduction At IBM, we believe that technology shapes the world, and we position ourselves at the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As...

Content Strategist, Help Center Team

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 6 days ago

The Help Center team is focused on empowering people to successfully use Meta products by providing effective and accessible help that resolves issues. We manage help center and scaled support...

Web and Content Developer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago

Locations: The central office: Atmore, AL(which includes Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL areas), Huntsville, AL, Warner Robbins, GA. Hybrid and remote options are also available. Reporting to the...

Senior Digital Content Developer, Math

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 7 days ago

The Pearson+ Content Team is on a mission to build the worlds most helpful video courses, to help millions of students succeed in their classes. We are looking for someone to join our Math & Stats...

BT-1935 Documentation Specialist

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago

Provide Documentation Support for the Quality Records Center (QRC). Support includes, but is not limited to: (1) Scanning, filing (including electronically in the QRC SharePoint Library) and...

RN Clinical Documentation Specialist- Medical Records

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago

Overview Responsible for facilitating the improvement in the overall quality and completeness of medical record documentation. Obtain appropriate clinical documentation through extensive...

Content Developer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago

Content Developer Gridiron IT Solutions View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret $100,000 - $125,000 IT - Database Huntsville, AL (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Content Developer The Content...

Logistics Documentation Specialist

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago

Overview Astrion is looking for a Logistics Documentation Specialist in Huntsville, Alabama. The Logistics Documentation Specialist will assist the Accountable Property Officer (APO) in managing...

Senior Technical Writer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago

Solid understanding of telecommunication networking concepts and standards. 5+ years of previous experience with MadCap Flare or similar XML-based authoring tools, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows,...

Senior Technical Writer and Provisioner

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 16 days ago

. + Develop and maintain documentation templates, style guides, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all publications. + Perform quality assurance checks on documentation to ensure...

Senior Technical Writer/Editor

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 days ago

S&I Divisions SSG has a near-term need for highly qualified Senior Technical Writer/Editors to support our U.S....

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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.3%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
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 in Alabama
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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