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Technical Editor

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

70 - 75K yearly

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar, 10 years of experience in editing and writing publications, Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Proficiency in PowerPoint.

Key responsabilities:

Formatting and editing various technical documents
Collaborating with internal customers for document development

IEM Large https://www.iem.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Position Summary

IEM is searching for a Full Time- Technical Editor to join IEM`s Technical Communication team.

Primary Location:

Candidate can be remote anywhere from United States.
All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements

None currently

Essential Functions

Formatting, editing, and supporting a variety of technical documents—including operational, concept, strategic, and work plans, as well as doctrine and guidance documents—from inception to delivery for internal and external (federal, state, local, etc.) customers. Duties would include:
Formatting Microsoft Office documents using styles
Substantive editing, copyediting, or proofreading of technical documents based on document and customer specifications
Collaborating with internal customers on document development and production to ensure customers’ needs are met
Ensuring a high level of quality and consistency in all facets of document development and production
Following unique style guides based on customer needs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or similar
10 years of demonstrated experience editing and writing publications, including operational plans, concept plans, strategic plans, work plans, and doctrine and guidance documents
Excellent editing and writing skills, with the ability to analyze, synthesize, and condense text that includes technical information that is intended for use by non-technical lay audiences
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, including knowledge of formatting, styles, and template development
Proficiency in PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing or editing for emergency management or emergency operations planning
Understanding of Section 508 requirements and experience creating 508-compliant documents

Benefits And More

Starting salary based on location and experience: $70,000 - $75,000.
10 paid holidays
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
401 (K) plan with matching
Company paid STD and LTD

Why Join IEM

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.

Our Culture

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled :

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.