Editor (Technical Marketing Content)

Prowess Consulting

132d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Prowess Consulting is looking for a Content Editor, well versed in the marketing and technology arena of the IT sector, to join our team as a freelancer. The ideal candidate combines excellent editorial skills (including knowledge of grammar, clarity, tone, and style) with the ability to produce a compelling story and discern the essential details from existing content. This role includes self-driven responsibilities, in addition to close collaboration with teammates across a variety of disciplines, meaning the ideal candidate should bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to being a self-starter.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organization skills.
• 2+ years of editing experience required, preferably in a technology field and with a focus on marketing/technology content.
• Experience with technical content creation, publishing, and editing.
• Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess an eye for detail, with the ability to boil down content to its essential elements and identify key takeaways.
• Proficiency in common office software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• The ability to learn and apply new styles, brands, and guidelines quickly when provided with appropriate guidance.
• A willingness and ability to proactively seek out style guidance where none is overtly provided and to standardize content to consistently adhere to an established style.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and readability of all content in assigned subject areas.
• Edit a variety of deliverables for style, tone, and grammar, while ensuring that content adheres to clients’ style and brand requirements.
• Develop content and edit others’ content to published specifications.
• Work closely with others to polish and finalize deliverables, including verifying substantiation, requesting permission to cite third-party resources, and identifying missing/incorrect content in templated materials.
• Identify essential information and key takeaways within content and verify that any key claims include appropriate substantiation.

Benefits

• Freelance contract role that can be worked remotely.
• Collaboration with teammates centered in the Pacific time zone.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree