Marketing Technical Editor

selinc; Washington; On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP & 401(k)

Health & life insurance

Paid time off benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Marketing Technical Editor to join our Marketing team in Pullman, WA. The role involves editing a wide range of content and collaborating with engineers, writers, and designers to ensure technical accuracy and clear communication.

The ideal candidate has a degree in English or technical communications, strong proofreading and editing skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in English, technical communications, or a related area.
• Advanced proofreading, writing, grammar, and communications skills.
• Work experience as a technical editor, a copyeditor, or a similar role that involves writing or editing technical content.
• Ability to work under limited supervision in high‑pressure situations and meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to receive and incorporate editorial and technical feedback into editing processes.

Responsibilities

• Copyediting or proofreading a solution flyer, webpage, email, technical paper, or presentation to meet grammar, punctuation, and company style standards.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and writers to ensure content is accurate and clear.
• Rewriting content to align with SEL tone and voice, brand philosophy, and goals.
• Collaborating with other editors to meet deadlines and ensure consistency across projects.

Skills

Technical editing

Copyediting

Editing/Proofreading

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style

Gregg Reference Manual

Desktop publishing software

MS Visio

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Marketing team as a Marketing Technical Editor in Pullman, Washingto n.

We're looking for a technical editor to join our Marketing editing team. We collaborate with graphic designers, writers, and others in the Marketing division to develop a wide variety of content, from webpages and news stories to posters, flyers, and videos. We also work closely with authors and engineers across the company to produce technical papers and presentations that are technically accurate with content that flows well and meets our style.

A typical day as a Marketing Technical Editor might include:

• Copyediting or proofreading a solution flyer, webpage, email, technical paper, or presentation to meet grammar, punctuation, and company style standards.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and writers to ensure content is accurate and clear.
• Rewriting content to align with SEL tone and voice, brand philosophy, and goals.
• Collaborating with other editors to meet deadlines and ensure consistency across projects.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a degree in English, technical communications, or a related area.
• You have advanced proofreading, writing, grammar, and communications skills.
• You have work experience as a technical editor, a copyeditor, or a similar role that involves writing or editing technical content.
• You have the ability to work under limited supervision in high‑pressure situations and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines.
• You have the ability to receive and incorporate editorial and technical feedback into your editing processes.

It is a plus if you have:

• Experience editing complex technical documentation and/or editing for high‑tech or engineering firms
• Experience with desktop publishing software
• Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio)
• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual

About our team:

The Marketing e diting team collaborates with others in the c ompany on different deliverables , including various technical documents and web content . The content we work on directly supports SEL marketing and education initiatives related to the electronic devices we manufacture and the engineering solutions we offer, which play a critical role in ensuring power system safety and reliability.

Location

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small‑town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

We're 100% employee owned.

• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data - $32.06 - $47.38 USD Hourly

We set starting pay based on job‑related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Marketing Technical Editor level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.