Technical Editor Jobs in District of Columbia

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Who We Are ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to...

Remote Work

Instructional Designer- Contract

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Instructional Designer- Contract **Department:** Product **Location:** Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We...

Principal Technical Writer

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Job Title Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction Job Description About Us Kaplan is one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of...

Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Mechanical HVAC

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Job Title Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Mechanical HVAC Job Description About Us Kaplan is one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of...

Early Career Business Analyst/Project Management/Technical Writer

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Early Career Business Analyst/Project Management/Technical Writer Date: May 8, 2025 Location: Any city, DC, US, 99999 Any city, MD, US, 99999 Any city, PA, US, 99999 Any city, VA, US, 99999 Req...

Instructional Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Instructional Designer Contract to Hire Location : Washington, DC (hybrid 3 days onsite) *This person will have to be processed for a DOJ public trust if they don t have one, which can...

Instructional Designer /Training Facilitator

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Core4ce Instructional Designer /Training Facilitator 783-383 Core4ce is looking to hire an instructional designer/training facilitator. Responsibilities: Training Facilitator Lead training...

guides, particularly American Psychological Association Style and Associated Press Style Experience developing marketing and publicity plans and content, particularly for academic or association publications...

Content Strategist, Financial Services

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Company Description Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space? At Informa TechTarget, youll collaborate and grow alongside some of...

Test Content Developer - World Languages

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Test Content Developer - World Languages 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Washington, DC 20080 Remote At Evaluation Systems we help design and deploy educator workforce solutions, so every learner has...

Technical Writer

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Review content to ensure consistent style, including accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and content; comply with brand, layout, and style guides; and rewrite content as needed....

Technical Writer

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Experience with structured authoring or DITA XML. Understanding of information architecture and content reuse principles. Experience with Component Content Management Systems....

(491) Technical Editor (1099)

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Familiarity with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or other relevant style guides. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with content management systems is a plus....

Senior Technical Writer - HYBRID

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test &...

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Technical Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Trading - Fundamentals of Technical Analysis
Learn how to apply technical analysis as a standalone trading methodology or as a supplement to fundamental analysis using tools that are based on price action and other technical principles. In...

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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors in District of Columbia 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 in District of Columbia
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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