Technical Editor (Part-time)

Aquent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Technical Editor to support the Learn content team, focusing on editing product documentation for Azure and other Microsoft tools. The ideal candidate will have strong editing skills and a customer-focused mindset. This flexible role requires 10-20 hours per week, with attention to detail and adherence to strict style guides being paramount.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in editing software product documentation.
• Outstanding editing skills with knowledge of grammar and style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit and proofread content topics.
• Ensure documentation complies with Microsoft legal standards.
• Edit for adherence to style guides.

Skills

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Collaboration

Problem-solving

GitHub knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are looking for a Technical Copy Editor to support the Learn content team. You will work on Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Visual Studio and other enterprise product content. Work will be 10 – 20 hours a week (variable).

Shifts are 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UK time).

Flexibility is key!

Editorial

• Copy edit and proofread content topics.
• Correct for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Edit for adherence to the Microsoft Writing Style Guide and the Cloud Style Guide.
• Ensure that text elements are formatted correctly. Most content will be scrubbed in Markdown format.
• Ensure that documentation complies with Microsoft legal standards, such as use of fictitious names, product names, and trademarking.
• Ensure that abbreviations and acronyms are spelled out on first mention, if appropriate, as per style guides.
• Ensure that content meets minimum publishing criteria
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience editing software product documentation or other public-facing content
• Outstanding editing skills, including excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and style
• Careful attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace a growth mindset, showing a willingness to learn from feedback, adapt to new challenges, and continuously improve skills and knowledge. This includes being open to new ideas, seeking out opportunities for development, and maintaining a positive attitude towards change and innovation.
• Strong customer focus, including diplomatically communicating feedback
• Preference for collaboration and teamwork
• Aptitude for identifying patterns
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software
• Must be able to learn new tools quickly and develop proficiency for problem-solving
  
  

Preferred

• Functional knowledge and experience creating content in GitHub
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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