Editor

Gartner•Irving, TX

1d•$56,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Editor with an eye for detail and expert knowledge of the English language to coordinate, review and edit content for improvement, as well as manage all steps in the publication process. A successful candidate understands what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives and can apply developmental editing to guide authors on utility and consumability. They also strive to deliver exceptional, informative and engaging content. Editors perform a variety of duties, including formatting, fact checking and editing for reports, research, conference presentations and other time-sensitive deliverables. They monitor grammar, punctuation, clarity, concision and adherence to style and established methodologies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of editorial experience in a busy environment with strict deadlines.
Commutable distance to the Irving, TX or Fort Myers, FL office.
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or Liberal Arts. (Don’t have a degree but have proven experience editing? Apply with us anyway.)
Excellent English language skills in editing and writing.
Tact, firmness and sound intuition when dealing with authors and others.
Numerically and visually literate.
Proven ability to manage projects and juggle a diverse workload.
Knack for learning and understanding new concepts.
Well versed in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Prepare, rewrite and edit assigned documents or other deliverables every day to improve readability.
Read documents closely to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and style.
Use a content management system to capture editorial changes, reviews and communication.
Discuss and resolve any issues with author(s).
Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard references.
Edit with the reader or audience in mind.
Developmental editing will be needed in some of your work to ensure the content has a logical narrative and is easy for our clients to use and consume.
Guide authors with clear advice and examples of what good looks like.
Help shape the development of policies, standards and procedures within the editorial team and in relation to improving the client experience.
Help establish and implement quality controls throughout the workflow process.
Work cross-functionally with all other teams/departments to improve the overall workflow process, procedures and systems.
Assist in training authors on publishing process requirements and editorial style.
Take part in departmental projects.
Undertake continuous job-related training to maintain editorial quality levels and improve individual skills.
Be aware of new terms or phrases coming into popular usage in your assigned subject area(s).