Senior Technical Writer & Editor

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced editor/writer to craft, edit, and manage technical content for blogs, reports, and public communications. You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to produce accurate, engaging materials about software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI topics.

You will plan projects, manage schedules, and ensure materials conform to style guidelines while meeting sponsor needs.

Qualifications

• At least five years of writing and editing experience.
• Excellent document planning, writing, substantive editing and copyediting skills.
• Commitment to customer service for subject-matter experts and readers.
• Keen eye for detail and strong adherence to a style guide.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to interview subject-matter experts to plan and develop written materials.
• Experience with Word and PowerPoint applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and participate in team decisions.
• Background investigation will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical staff to write blog posts about technical topics.
• Write technical news and features for SEI websites and publications.
• Write and edit web content, video scripts, and other media materials.
• Edit formal technical reports with varied editing scopes.
• Prepare brief articles and marketing materials.
• Coordinate with Communications, Design, Public Relations, and Outreach teams on publications and event material.
• Plan, manage, schedule, and track project tasks.

Skills

Writing & editing

Substantive editing

Copyediting

Project management

Interview SMEs

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint)

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced editor/writer to craft, edit, and manage technical content for blogs, reports, and public communications. You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to produce accurate, engaging materials about software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI topics.

You will plan projects, manage schedules, and ensure materials conform to style guidelines while meeting sponsor needs.