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Technical Editor

Job Reference: C-GJ-TECHEDT (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Norwood, MA

Our client is looking for a Technical Editor to copy edit and format technical data sheets to company standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Edit and quality check product-related documents using Word-based template. -Format and text edit in the Word data sheet template; learn data sheet standards to ensure those standards are consistently met. -Develop and maintain client relations skills to interact effectively with originators on a daily basis. -Convert PageMaker data sheets to Word and perform conversions of legacy data sheets. -Keep current with Word template changes and communicate and explain these changes to internal clients. -Help develop and manage standardized guidelines for style and terminology usage. -May be called upon to proofread and edit other materials (including collateral pieces such as brochures, manuals, ads, product highlights). EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: -Undergraduate degree in English or equivalent education and experience -Thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage -Prior experience working in a two-column layout is a big plus -Minimum of three years of proofreading and editing or related experience -Excellent MS Word skills -Word template experience -Project management skills: ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment -Must have experience using Windows operating system and be comfortable working within a corporate network infrastructure -Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills -Must have workflow and process comprehension -Knowledge of engineering or semiconductor industry helpful, but not required Apply now for the chance to join a great, family-oriented team with cooperative atmosphere and flexible hours! Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 3+ years

Duration: open-ended

Pay Rate:

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Senior Online Editor

Job Reference: C-GJ-SOE (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Boston, MA

Role: Works with other team members to produce final, polished copy for online tools and content according to established editorial standards. Responsibilities include: -Working with project teams to identify and scope communication needs for projects -Write drafts and manage review cycle -Edit existing materials to fit standards for the site. -Work with project managers and business partners to ensure that communication goals and delivery schedules are met. -Contribute to site style guide and apply style guidelines to projects. Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate diversified online writing experience or ability, including: -Marketing, business, and technical writing. -Excellent written and oral skills -Good editing and proofreading skills -A creative flair and approach to assignments. -Good organizational and interpersonal skills. -Experience creating content for interactive/Web media. Education: Undergraduate degree or experience in technical writing, English, journalism, marketing communications or related field. Financial services knowledge required. *Must be available to work on site in Boston five days a week* Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 5-7 years

Duration: 3+ Months

Pay Rate: Very competitive

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Technical Editor Expert MS Word skills are required; experience with template-based page layout; ability to format footnotes and endnotes; ability to insert and format complex tables.

Job Reference: C-GJ-TECHEDIT2 (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Norwood MA

Our client, located in Norwood, MA, has multiple immediate long-term, temporary openings for experienced Technical Editors to edit technical data sheets and other technical sales communications for semiconductor chips. The chips are used for switching, A/D conversion, audio/video applications, and other purposes. Some technical background is desirable, but not required. The data sheets range from 12 to 85 pages and have some marketing focus, as often they represent the sole technical material available to prospective buyers. The tracking process to create, review and produce these materials requires strong attention to detail. Along with excellent project management skills, candidate must have great attention to detail, be a self-starter, and possess good interpersonal skills. Note: All work will be done at their facility. You’ll be asked to take a short editing test at the interview. Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Duration: Long Term

Pay Rate: Open

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Editors

Job Reference: C-GJ-TE999 (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: MA, NH, RI

We have ongoing needs for Editors with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience. If you do not see an opportunity that fits your background, please contact us to discuss our other job openings and register for future needs. Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 1-2 Years

Duration: Varies

Pay Rate: Open

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Senior Web Content Editor web content, editor, wireframe, science

Job Reference: P-GJ-WS751 (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Natick, MA

Sr. Web Content Editor Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Web editor to join our team. In this role, you will edit content for an internal website, such as product and solution descriptions, event promotions, academic content, and user community applications. You will also lead content design projects. Responsibilities -Design content for new or redesigned areas of website involving site traffic analysis, industry benchmarking, wireframing, and content proposals -Edit product information pages authored by subject matter experts to support products releases -Work with freelance editors on established content projects, coaching, reviewing content, and ensuring overall quality -Develop informational text for user interfaces on internal website -Edit promotional materials, including event Web sites, presentations, and signage -Help develop and implement editorial styles and standards -Collaborate with content owners to ensure compliance with editorial standards and SEO best practices Qualifications Required/Preferred: -Experience editing technical marketing materials for clarity, organization, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and technical accuracy; and documenting and discussing changes with content owners and designers -Demonstrated ability to write effectively for a positive user experience, while incorporating SEO best practices -Experience working on and organizing content for large-scale Web sites -Ability to lead project teams, including internal business partners, visual designers, and Web producers -Experience scoping new projects, using Web analytics and benchmarking to identify new content opportunities, and presenting confidently to senior managers -Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision -Extraordinary attention to process and detail -Thorough familiarity with common editorial style guides -Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Communications -10+ years of experience as a marketing writer/editor in a high-tech or scientific environment, preferably working on materials for engineers in the automotive, aerospace, communications, biotechnology, or electronics industry Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

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Production Editor HTML, XML, layout, production

Job Reference: P-GJ-WS741 (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Natick, MA

One of our customers has a new permanent opening for an Electronic Publishing Specialist/Production Editor to produce documentation that will go out in a variety of formats. We are looking for a team player who will work well with the other members of the group. Responsibilities: -Troubleshoot and make functional fixes in the documentation source. -Carry out mechanical revisions with global impact on the documentation. -Provide conversion or clean-up services on text, equations, and graphics. -Collaborate with documentation tool developers to adopt and define production practices. -Identify and document repeatable production processes. -Proof the quality of the documentation output. -Coordinate production tasks involving print vendors, archiving, and copyright submission. Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree or equivalent -5+ years experience as a production editor or production specialist in a technical publications department -Knowledge of defining templates and applying styles in Microsoft Word for long documents -Ability to juggle and streamline routine processes in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines -Excellent interpersonal, project management, and problem solving abilities -Meticulous attention to detail with an eye for page formatting -Adept at quickly mastering software tools -Exposure to source control and bug tracking software Helpful Experience: -Knowledge of HTML markup/Proficiency with XML markup language -Knowledge of Arbortext Editor, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Distiller -Experience working on a Linux or UNIX system -Experience with print production processes Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

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Senior Technical Editor

Job Reference: P-GJ-TCHEDT (Please use reference when applying for this job)

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Job Summary Our client in the Framingham/Natick area has an immediate, staff need for a senior- level technical editor to perform substantive edits on a large volume of highly technical material. Responsibilities Major responsibilities include: -Performing developmental, language, and copy edits on product documentation and other materials. -Editing of whole products; i.e., HTML files, context-sensitive help, error messages, PDF files, printed books, Web pages, and other customer-visible documentation. -Working collaboratively with writers and on cross-functional teams to help evolve editorial standards and processes. -Mentoring writers to improve clarity, conciseness, and consistency with an online focus. Qualifications -Minimum B.A. in English, Journalism, Communications, or other related field. -Minimum 5 years experience doing developmental and substantive language edits for technical material, preferably computer software products. -Strong editing skills with the ability to understand technical content, edit for organization and flow, and add value to the usability and quality of the documentation. -Ability to edit single-sourced materials with an emphasis on online (HTML) presentation and useful context-sensitive help. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in helping writers to improve their skills. Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: senior-level

Salary: competitive

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Creative Services Editor/Technical Marketing Editor

Job Reference: P-GJ-TME (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: Metro West Area

The Opportunity: One of our best and longest standing clients, located in the Metro West area, has an immediate permanent need for a Technical Marketing Editor to edit a variety of customer-facing materials including product data sheets, events promotions and presentations, and user stories. Responsibilities: -Edit the following marketing materials for clarity and punctuation: seminar and webinar presentations, user stories, web pages, and more. -Contribute production edits for data sheets, online product information pages, and newsletters. -Help improve and implement editorial styles and standards. Qualifications: -Experience editing technical marketing materials while collaborating with content owners and designers. -Experience proofreading and fact checking. -Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or Technical Communications. -3 or more years of experience as marketing editor or writer in a high-tech or scientific environment. -Strong working knowledge of editorial style guides. -Basic HTML skills. Plusses: -Familiarity with content management systems. -Experience developing style guides and standards. -Intermediate to advanced HTML skills, ideally with Adobe Dreamweaver. Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 3+ years

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Editorial/Production Manager editing, localization, production, style guides, XML

Job Reference: P-GJ-LOC (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: MA

JOB SUMMARY: Manage the Editorial and Production team in the Documentation group. Lead editorial standards and process initiatives. Manage localization of documentation. RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide day-to-day management of a team of editors, production editors, and an illustrator  Lead initiatives for creating and enforcing consistent, cross-product writing style standards  Lead the group in support of a modular documentation information architecture  Lead process change initiatives, such as online editing and the use of automated style checking software  Integrate the editorial processes into the writing processes, working closely with managers of writers  Lead creation of improved documentation localization processes REQUIREMENTS:  3 or more years experience managing a Documentation group or Editorial group in a software/hardware company  Experience with documentation localization  Experience in the creation and production of online documentation  Understanding of topic-based, task- oriented, structured writing techniques  Excellent communication skills and people skills  Change management experience PLUSSES:  Editing experience  Experience developing a style guide  Familiarity with XML  Experience with technical illustration processes  Familiarity with content management systems Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details about this outstanding job opportunity or e-mail your resume now!

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Salary: competitive

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Editors

Job Reference: P-GJ-TE999 (Please use reference when applying for this job)

Location: MA, NH, RI

Our clients frequently have openings for Editors with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience. If you do not see an opportunity that fits your background, please contact us to discuss our other job openings and register for future needs. Call 617-441-8777 Ext. 6 for details or e-mail your resume now!

Experience Level: 1-2 Years

Salary: Open

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