Junior Technical Writer & Editor, Training Content

Austin Community College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chicago is seeking a motivated Technical Writer/Editor for an entry-level role. The ideal candidate will work closely with subject matter experts to create and maintain documentation and training materials. Responsibilities include editing videos and managing content workflows. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and up to three years of experience. This position offers a great opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or multimedia content development.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with video editing and content management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain high-quality documentation and training materials.
• Refine written content and edit learning videos.
• Manage documentation workflows and ensure training materials are accurate and engaging.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Video editing tools

Content management systems

Graphic editing skills

AI-based audio editing

XWiki markup

Salesforce CRM

Content lifecycle management

SharePoint sites

SEO principles

Chicago Manual of Style

Microsoft Power Automate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Instructional Design

Tools

Camtasia

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Creative Suite

Skilljar

Job description

An educational institution in Chicago is seeking a motivated Technical Writer/Editor for an entry-level role. The ideal candidate will work closely with subject matter experts to create and maintain documentation and training materials. Responsibilities include editing videos and managing content workflows. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and up to three years of experience. This position offers a great opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment.