Technical Editor Lead

Weris Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage (day

401(k) with employer matching

PTO program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Professional Development Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

11 Observed Federal Holidays

Job summary

Weris Inc. in the DMV area seeks a Technical Editor Lead to provide professional writing, editing, publishing, and communications support for a wide range of research initiatives.

The successful candidate will develop, edit, coordinate, and publish high-quality communications while ensuring accessibility, records management, and publication compliance. This role requires exceptional writing and editorial skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with researchers,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Technical Writing, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in writing, editing, communications, publications, journalism, technical writing, or related disciplines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Experience managing multiple document production projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical editing and content development efforts for complex research communications products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Oversee the full publication lifecycle from content development through final release, including editorial reviews, quality assurance, version control, production schedules, and stakeholder approvals.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, subject matter experts, and project teams to translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, engaging, and publication-ready content.
• Perform substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, and formatting while ensuring compliance with established style guides, branding standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Support print and digital publishing activities, including content distribution, records management, archival processes, and the preparation of publication-ready materials for multiple communication channels.

Skills

Editing

Copyediting

Proofreading

Content development

Project management

Editorial standards

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Collaborative review tools

Job description

Weris recruits the best and brightest individuals by offering competitive salaries and benefits and fostering a respectful and creative work environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes an opportunity to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer 401(k) plans with employer matching for retirement savings and a paid-time-off (PTO) program to provide flexibility for employees.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes an opportunity to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We also offer 401(k) plans with employer matching for retirement savings and a paid-time-off (PTO) program to provide flexibility for employees.

*This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area due to the role's in-person collaboration and business requirements

Type: Full-Time

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company is not able to sponsor employment visas now or in the future.

Weris is currently seeking aTechical Editor Lead who will provide professional writing, editing, publishing, and communications support for a wide range of research and outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will develop, edit, coordinate, and publish high-quality communications products while ensuring compliance with federal accessibility, style, records management, and publication requirements.

This position requires exceptional writing and editorial skills, strong attention to detail, experience managing multiple production schedules, and the ability to work collaboratively with technical subject matter experts, researchers, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical editing and content development efforts for complex research communications products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Oversee the full publication lifecycle from content development through final release, including editorial reviews, quality assurance, version control, production schedules, and stakeholder approvals.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, subject matter experts, and project teams to translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, engaging, and publication-ready content.
• Perform substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, and formatting while ensuring compliance with established style guides, branding standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Support print and digital publishing activities, including content distribution, records management, archival processes, and the preparation of publication-ready materials for multiple communication channels.

Required of Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Technical Writing, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in writing, editing, communications, publications, journalism, technical writing, or related disciplines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Experience managing multiple document production projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of editorial standards and style guides.
• Experience working directly with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop communications products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative document review tools.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits Overview

• Weris , Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including e mployer contributed medical , dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays
• generous PTO accruals ,
• an e mployer matched 401(k) plan.

EEO Statement

Weris , Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.