Technical Editor Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Summary *Organize, write, edit, and publish a variety of maintenance documentation which can include but are not limited to Service Bulletins (hardware/software), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals,...

Instructional Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Department PSD Applied Data Science Staff About the Department The Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS) program is a large professional graduate program within the Data Science...

Test Engineer & Procedure Writer - Nuclear

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description + Assist in facilitating Client - Owner/Regulator communications. + Coordinate issues between engineering and...

Loan Documentation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the eighth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! Clarity Partners is seeking a fully remote Clinical Documentation...

Remote Work

Law School Instructional Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Position Details Job Title INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Position Number 8102180 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name LAW...

Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist Part-Time Temp to Hire

  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 6 days ago

Summary: Works with Commercial Bankers to prepare loan documents for any new, modification or renewal of our commercial loans with minimal supervision to close the transaction and complete the...

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST - Medical Records Administration

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

JOB SUMMARY SHIFT: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Clinical Documentation Specialist conducts concurrent and retrospective medical documentation reviews on inpatient medical records to identify clinical...

Field Service Technician II/Documentation Specialist

  • Forest Park, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL
  • 6 days ago

ECS is seeking a Field Service Technician II/Documentation Specialist to work in our Forest Park, IL office. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Trains employees,...

Field Service Technician IV/Documentation Specialist

  • Forest Park, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL
  • 7 days ago

ECS is seeking a Field Service Technician IV/Documentation Specialist to work in our Forest Park, IL office. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Trains employees,...

Field Service Technician III/Documentation Specialist

  • Forest Park, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL
  • 7 days ago

ECS is seeking a Field Service Technician III/Documentation Specialist to work in our Forest Park, IL office. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Trains employees,...

Technical Writer II- Onsite

  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago

Title: Technical Writer Associate, Senior Location: Hybrid - 2 Days a Week in Office Job ID: ... Build a Meaningful Career and Transform Healthcare with Cognizant TriZetto As a Technical Writer...

Customer Service Documentation Developer EV specific (Technical Writer)

  • Woodridge, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL
  • 9 days ago

from and work with PLM, R D and to ensure appropriate creation and timely delivery of technical publications to coincide with product release To work with cross-functional Teams Knowledge of XML and DITA...

Instructional Designer - India (Remote)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

About the Role: Job Title : Instructional Designer Location : India - Remote We're looking for a sharp, creative, and structured Instructional Designer with a strong video-first mindset to help us...

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Technical Writer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago

. + Follows style sheet guidelines and customer and industry style guides. + Researches information about the product by interviewing subject-matter-experts. + Aligns with the goals, strategies and...

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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors in Illinois 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
2.7%
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 Illinois
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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