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Marketing Technical Editor

Pullman, WA

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Learn more about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratoriesexternal

$32.06 - $47.38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)is looking for someone to join ourMarketingteam asa Marketing Technical EditorinPullman, Washington.

We'relooking for a technical editor to join our Marketing editing team. Wecollaborate with graphic designers, writers, and others in the Marketing division to develop a wide variety of content, from webpages and news stories to posters, flyers, and videos. We alsowork closely with authors and engineers across the company to produce technical papers and presentations that are technicallyaccuratewith content that flows well and meets our style.

A typical day asa Marketing Technical Editormight include:

  • Copyediting or proofreading a solution flyer, webpage, email, technical paper, or presentation to meet grammar, punctuation, and company style standards.

  • Collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and writers to ensure content isaccurateand clear.

  • Rewriting content to align with SEL tone and voice, brand philosophy, and goals.

  • Collaborating with other editors to meet deadlines and ensure consistency across projects.

This job might be for you if:

  • You have a degree in English, technical communications, or a related area.

  • You have advanced proofreading, writing, grammar, andcommunicationsskills.

  • You have work experience as a technical editor, a copyeditor, or a similar role that involves writing or editing technical content.

  • Youhave the ability towork under limited supervision in high-pressure situations and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines.

  • Youhave the ability toreceive and incorporate editorial and technical feedback into your editing processes.

It is a plus if you have:

  • Experience editing complex technical documentation and/or editing for high-tech or engineering firms

  • Experience with desktop publishing software

  • Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio)

  • Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual

About our team:

The Marketingediting teamcollaborates with others in the company on different deliverables, including varioustechnical documentsandwebcontent.The content we work on directly supports SEL marketing and education initiatives related to the electronic devices we manufacture and the engineering solutions we offer, which play a critical role in ensuring power system safety and reliability.

Location

Pullman, WA-This positionis located inPullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data -$32.06 - $47.38 USD Hourly

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Marketing Technical Editor level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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