Content Editor

Trigyn Technologies Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a dedicated Content Editor to join our instructional design and SME teams. The role focuses on refining course content for clarity, accessibility, and accuracy, with project management coordinated by the client's project manager.

The candidate will edit scripts, manuals, eLearning modules, and assessments, ensuring consistency with our style guide and best practices in accessibility. A test may be required as part of screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of copy editing experience, ideally with instructional design or educational content.
• Background in Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Familiarity with LMS and eLearning tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine written materials (course scripts, training manuals, eLearning modules, learner guides, assessments) for clarity and correctness.
• Proofread to ensure absence of typographical, grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
• Maintain consistency with the established style guide (terminology, tone, format, voice).
• Collaborate with instructional designers to align content with learning objectives and audience needs.
• Provide constructive feedback to SMEs and designers on clarity, structure, and learner engagement.

Skills

Editing

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated content editor to work within our instructional design team and SME team to ensure the clarity, accuracy, and quality of course materials. The content editor will support the instructional design team in refining course content to ensure it is consistent, accessible, and free from errors. His/her schedule will be managed by the client's project manager.

The candidate will be required to attempt a test as the screening process.

Key Responsibilities

The Content Editor will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Content Editing: Edit and refine written materials, including course scripts, training manuals, eLearning modules, learner guides, assessments, and any other instructional content to ensure clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
• Proofreading: Proofread all instructional content to ensure it is free of typographical, grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
• Consistency and Style Guide Adherence: Ensure that all materials are consistent with the established style guide, adhering to the correct terminology, tone, format, and voice.
• Collaboration with Instructional Designers: Work closely with the instructional design team to understand the learning objectives and target audience of each course, providing feedback to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional materials.
• Feedback and Recommendations: Provide constructive feedback to instructional designers and subject matter experts on improving content clarity, structure, and learner engagement.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct a final quality check of all content before it is sent to production or delivery, ensuring that the final product meets high standards for accuracy and quality.
• Version Control: Maintain accurate records of document versions and ensure that revisions are tracked properly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Background in Engineering
• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in copy editing, ideally with a focus on instructional design or educational content.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with instructional design principles, learning management systems (LMS), and eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate) is a plus.
• Editing Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong grasp of grammar, punctuation, spelling and style.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with instructional designers, SMEs, and other team members.
• Time Management: Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Accessibility Standards: Understanding of accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG guidelines) is preferred.

TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 35 years. TRIGYN is an ISO 27001:2022 and CMMI Level 5 certified company.