Technical Editor Jobs in New York

A Technical Editor plays a crucial role in the publishing industry by ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of technical documentation. They are responsible for reviewing, proofreading, and editing technical materials such as user manuals, product descriptions, and research papers, while ensuring that the content is free of errors and easy to understand. They work closely with technical writers and other professionals to ensure that the technical jargon is appropriately conveyed to the target audience. They also develop and maintain style guides for consistency across all publications.

Important skills for a Technical Editor include excellent writing and proofreading skills, a keen eye for detail, strong understanding of technical concepts, and good project management abilities. They should have proficiency in editing software and be familiar with different style guides such as APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style. A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field is often required, and certifications like the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) may be beneficial. Before becoming a Technical Editor, a person might have roles such as Technical Writer, Copy Editor, or Content Specialist.

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Technical Writer

  • Ballston Spa, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Ballston Spa, NY
  • 28 days ago

Communicate effectively with Maritime Power Plant Training Specialists, Technical Editors, Instructional Systems Designers, Engineers, and other Subject Matter Experts....

Remote Work

Sales Enablement Instructional Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Sales Enablement Instructional Designer About Axonius Axonius is the cybersecurity asset management platform that gives organizations a comprehensive asset inventory, uncovers security solution...

Remote Work

Investment Marketing Content Strategist/ Copywriter

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Ensure brand consistency by maintain the firm's tone of voice and style guide across all written materials....

Content Strategist III

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Creative Services Creative Services Content Strategist III What are we looking for in our Content Strategist III? Job Title: Content Strategist III - GenAI Location: East Coast - Remote Pay Rate:...

Lead Instructional Designer

  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Remote Work

Content Strategist, Help Center Team

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

The Help Center team is focused on empowering people to successfully use Meta products by providing effective and accessible help that resolves issues. We manage help center and scaled support...

Production Editor/Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Insight Global is searching for a Production Editor/Coordinator to join one of our clients and go onsite 3x a week-Tuesday-Thursday- in New York City. This person will be joining their Publishing...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • North New Hyde Park, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • North New Hyde Park, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Facilitates and obtains appropriate clinical documentation for all clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and...

SEO Content Strategist/ Writer (LC9-18472641)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Our client, a luxury retailer, is looking to hire a remote SEO Content Strategist/ Writer for 20-30 hrs per week, through EOY.Key Responsibilities:Content Strategy & CreationAlign content with...

Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Clinical Documentation Specialist DepartmentMEDICAL RECORDS Location Manhattan Job ID120341 Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive Hire In Rate$115,928.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary...

Instructional Designer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago

Why Palmer Food Services? We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally,...

Instructional Designer I (Temporary)

  • Potsdam, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 6 days ago

Pay Range USD $30.76 - USD $30.76 /Hr. Overview The Instructional Designer I (Temporary) position provides expertise to faculty, staff and subject matter experts in course design and creation,...

Production Editor (Level 1 Journalist), The Insurer, Reuters

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Looking for a new challenge? Want to bring your production and copy-editing skills to a growing editorial team covering a vibrant segment of the financial services sector as part of the Thomson...

Creative and Content Strategist, NA Business Marketing

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities** About the Team The Creative and Content Strategist is an integral member of our Social & Content Pod on our NA Business Marketing - Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)...

Clinical Documentation Specialist (Located in Manhattan) (Hybrid position)

  • New York City, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 10 days ago

Job Description NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more...

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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.4%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
6.6%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technical Editors in New York
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%


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