Technical Editor

Chegg • Madison, WI

441d

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 a strong editorial instinct and the ability to work with complex content, primarily within a content management system. The editor will ensure clarity, accessibility, and narrative flow in the materials while also providing quality assurance support and facilitating content migration between platforms.

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 the house style guide.
• Help perform content production tasks and facilitate the migration of content, both written and visual, between platforms and tools.
• Report and resolve discrepancies where documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
• Navigate the ecosystem of project management and curriculum development tools and provide coordination support.
• Build assessment questions in auto-grading, curriculum-building, and rubric tools.
• Provide quality assurance support, including a comprehensive review of how content is rendered within student learning environments to ensure all components behave as expected.
• Occasionally format code scripts or work with HTML, Markdown, or another programming language.

Benefits

• Affordable textbook rental options
• Support for students beyond their college experience
• Modernized learning experience

What This Job Offers

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