Technical Content Editor Job at Aquent in Milwaukee

Our client in Kohler is seeking a Technical Content Editor to add to their team. This person will be responsible for reviewing/editing technical content developed for plumbing products – deliverables to include installation instructions, homeowner guides, and servicing instructions, labels and packaging, and animations. Recommends and supports technical communication requirements, standards, and processes for all publications.
May also include project managing assignments related to technical content including cross-function collaboration with engineering, marketing, legal, and digital communications associates.

Responsibilities

1. Requirement to be fluent in English for both written and verbal skills
2. Experience editing technical content for clarity, punctuation, grammar, and style
3. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to give constructive feedback
4. Experience editing for content model and quality standards
5. Strong writing and editing skills
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Demonstrated problem-solving skills
8. Execute projects independently
9. Must be self-motivated
10. Strong project management skills
11. Must be familiar with the Chicago Manual Style or Gregg Reference Manual
12. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or Technical Communications or 4 years of industry experience
13. At least 4 years of writing and/or editing experience for product and/or software is required
14. Experience in product installation, design, or documentation preferred
15. Mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and ability to read drawings is preferred
16. Experience within a tagged language (XML/DITA) is preferred
17. Experience with XML and DITA authoring tools is preferred
18. Authoring for reuse is preferred
19. Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets required
20. Must demonstrate proficiency at managing complex projects, and ability to adapt to changing priorities
21. Requires computer aptitude and demonstrated writing and/or editing
22. Requires demonstrated visualization skills – the ability to translate between two- and three-dimensional data views
23. Candidate will use Adobe Acrobat Pro, Astoria CMS, Oxygen, Acrolinx, InDesign, Windchill, MS Teams and Office daily. Preference to candidates with this software experience

As a part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to complete a Technical Editing test.

This role is a hybrid role, requiring working onsite in Kohler for part of the week. 6 months to start with potential to extend long-term. Candidate would need to have high-speed internet to run required programs and enable video conferencing/meetings. Laptop with all required software will be provided.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45-50 / hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This client believes that each associate is a leader. Teams consist of future thinkers, problem solvers, dreamers (and doers) who don’t believe in the word “impossible.” The culture is another reflection of the company that thrives on challenging the “norm” and providing a safe and human-centered workplace where each person can thrive. There are many opportunities to expand your skill set, create something fresh, and use your own background to develop our boldest ideas.

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