Editor I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer I is responsible for formatting and editing curriculum materials for both classroom and online learning to align with agency curriculum requirements and applicable style guides and templates. This includes working both independently and with instructional design specialists and graphic designers to finalize materials for publication. The Technical Writer I will work with the Curriculum Coordinator to establish project requirements and track and report progress within the established budget and timeline limitations. The Technical Writer I will begin to learn remediation processes for electronic materials to align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)/Section 508 accessibility standards. This position reports to the Curriculum Coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of related experience in copy editing.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Equivalency: Will consider an Associate’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, or other applicable field with three years of related experience in copy editing or a High School Diploma/GED with five years of related experience in copy editing.

Responsibilities

• formatting and editing curriculum materials for both classroom and online learning to align with agency curriculum requirements and applicable style guides and templates
• working both independently and with instructional design specialists and graphic designers to finalize materials for publication
• working with the Curriculum Coordinator to establish project requirements and track and report progress within the established budget and timeline limitations
• learn remediation processes for electronic materials to align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)/Section 508 accessibility standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System . TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level