Senior Technical Editor - Remote Training Materials Lead

Swingtech; Baltimore, Greenbelt (MD, MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Holidays 11

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance EyeMed

Disability 100% paid

Life Insurance

AD&D

Supplemental Life

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Training Budget

Referral Bonus

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Swingtech is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Editor to review and ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical training materials. The role will coordinate editorial assignments and guide junior editors while collaborating with instructional designers and developers to deliver high-quality training products.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of editorial experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a remote, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field or equivalent experience.
• Six+ years editorial experience.
• Two+ years coordinating tasks among team members.
• Proficient with Windows/Office Suite.
• Able to follow multiple style guides (e.g., MLA, APA, GPO).
• Team-based, deadline-driven collaboration.
• Knowledge of Section 508 requirements.
• Healthcare editing experience a plus.
• Experience using AI to improve efficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Editorial reviews of training materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with instructional designers and developers to create training products.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and client standards.
• Conduct quality reviews and identify recurring issues.
• Assign tasks among Technical Editors and monitor progress.
• Use project management tools to track schedules and deliverables.
• Serve as main editorial contact for sub-teams and provide guidance.
• Suggest updates to standards, guides, and resources.
• Communicate workload, risks, and needs to management.
• Support onboarding and professional development of Editors.
• Ensure training materials meet instructional objectives for the audience.

Skills

Editorial experience

Task coordination

MS Office

Style guides

Team collaboration

Section 508

Healthcare editing

AI efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Tools

MS Windows/Office Suite

Job description

Swingtech is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Editor to review and ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical training materials. The role will coordinate editorial assignments and guide junior editors while collaborating with instructional designers and developers to deliver high-quality training products.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of editorial experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a remote, fast-paced