Technical Editor
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Job Description
Title: Technical Editor
Location: Orlando Florida (or remote)
Job Code: TE-2025
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications
Position Information:
This is a part-time as-needed role. A technical editor coordinates with project teams to complete all activities related to the preparation and delivery of highly technical documents ranging from one-page letters to 1000-page reports. This position entails attention to detail proofreading editing and formatting reports in Microsoft Word to be compiled with appendices (for example forms Excel spreadsheets or figures) in Adobe Acrobat. This position also involves printing collating binding and shipping reports. An ideal candidate will have superior command of the English language Microsoft Office/Word and Adobe Acrobat skills to facilitate document preparation quality assurance layout/formatting printing and pay rate for this roll is in the range of $23-25/hour depending on candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Format technical reports by applying the proper styles in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat incorporate SEARCH layout preferences and apply special client formats and other report requirements.
- Proofread and edit reports containing text tables maps/graphics and appendices for correctness completeness organization clarity consistency grammar and conformity with SEARCH and SAA style guidelines and client requirements.
- Use Microsoft Word functions to generate tables of contents lists of figures and lists of tables.
- Compile Word documents into PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat adding bookmarks and headers/footers as necessary.
- Work efficiently on multiple assignments that are timeline driven while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure consistency of SEARCH style and to meet deadlines.
- Perform document production tasks such as printing and binding reports burning CDs and preparing packages for submission to clients stakeholders and other agencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications Required:
- A bachelors degree in English technical writing communications or a related discipline.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Command of Microsoft Word especially using Track Changes and Styles functions and automation of TOC lists of figures and lists of tables.
- Experience creating complex PDF files with bookmarks using Adobe Acrobat.
- Critical thinking skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Experience with adhering to a style guide.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to work with remote teams across several time zones.
- Ability to take and provide constructive feedback.
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References
- Writing/editing sample
Other Important Need-to-Know Information
- This position may be based out of our Orlando Jacksonville or Pensacola Florida office. Remote positions may be considered for highly qualified applicants.
- Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
- Pay will be commensurate with education and experience.
- SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds cultures orientations ideas and talents can flourish.
- SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal education driving and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
About SEARCH:
Overland and underwater SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O its maritime program is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology paleolandscape reconstruction and deep-water archaeology. SEARCHs staff are cultural resources industry leaders pioneers and subject matter experts across 45 Market Regional and Research Sectors. Since 1993 SEARCH has completed more than 5000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states 6 US territories and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science technology and creativity SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects places and people it serves.
For more information about SEARCH please visitand follow us onFacebookInstagram LinkedIn and Twitter.
Please send inquiries about the position to . Include the Job Posting code (TE-2025) in the subject line of your email.
Employment Type
Hourly
