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Senior Technical Editor

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Overseeing the editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, the hybrid remote Senior Technical Editor will ensure technical accuracy, stylistic consistency, and publication readiness while mentoring junior staff and transforming complex information into accessible documents.
Key Responsibilities

Oversee the editorial lifecycle for technical documents, research reports, and related products
Provide substantive editing, proofreading, and quality control support to ensure clarity and accuracy
Coordinate with authors and technical reviewers, managing multiple edit cycles and version control

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related discipline
10+ years of senior-level technical editing or editorial management experience
Supervisory or mentoring experience within an editorial environment
Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and strong knowledge of federal publishing standards
Experience editing complex technical documents and ensuring copyright compliance