Technical Editor - R4488_21-7278

Chegg • Oklahoma City, OK

402d

About The Position

The Technical Editor at Chegg, Inc. is responsible for editing a variety of curriculum materials across educational programs, particularly in tech and tech-adjacent fields. This role requires proficiency in a content management system and involves working with diverse content types, including long-form explanations, assessment instructions, and slide decks. The ideal candidate should possess strong editorial instincts and the ability to navigate complex technical content effectively.

Requirements

• 3+ years' editing experience
• Familiarity and comfort engaging with technical skills and concepts
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to collaborate across functions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical or scientific editing
• Experience formatting code scripts or working with HTML, Markdown, or another programming language
• Experience working with a version control tool or content management system
• Experience doing quality assurance or providing quality assurance support
• Experience writing or editing content in fields such as data analytics, data science, UX/UI, product management, project management, engineering, computer science, web design, web or software development
• Experience working with project management software, like Jira
• Experience writing or editing curricula, trainings, e-learning content, or instructional design materials

Responsibilities

• Copyedit, proofread, and polish a variety of curriculum materials for educational programs in tech and tech-adjacent fields
• Provide very light developmental or content editing support as needed to clarify text, ensure the language is accessible, and improve the narrative flow
• Quickly understand and consistently apply the conventions in our house style guide
• Help perform content production tasks and facilitate the migration of content, both written and visual, between our platforms and tools
• Report and resolve discrepancies where documentation is incomplete or unavailable
• Work in and navigate our ecosystem of project management and curriculum development tools as well as our production workflows; provide coordination support
• Build assessment questions in our auto-grading, curriculum-building, and rubric tools
• Provide quality assurance support, which includes a comprehensive review of how content is rendered within the student learning environment(s) to ensure all components of the curriculum behave as expected
• Occasionally format code scripts or work with HTML, Markdown, or another programming language

Benefits

• Affordable textbook rental options
• Support for students through various educational services
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed