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Hiring Technical Writers and other Content Development roles for Big Tech! Recruiting @ Aquent
We are looking for a Technical Copy Editor to support the Learn content team. You will work on 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 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 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
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