We’re looking for an entry-level technical writer and editor to join our team. You’ll design, develop, produce, and maintain operational and policy manuals, job aids, training materials, and other scientific and technical communication. No prior experience is required—we provide full training and support.
Roles:
In this role, you will:
Identify and develop technical, policy, scientific, and procedural manuals and associated content, including determining information needs for a variety of audiences
Review manuals and applications for adequacy, noting any gaps in coverage, unclear explanations, or inaccurate information
Ensure the editorial quality, readability, and logical presentation of manuals and content for diverse audiences
Review and evaluate content drafted by others to ensure it meets established standards
Assess whether technical or scientific information is clearly presented and whether findings support recommendations
Analyze content organization and presentation, providing recommendations when rewrites are needed to meet programme requirements
Provide writing and editing guidance to team members and track progress on improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Contract length: Permanent, full-time position
Skills/background needed:
You should have experience or education in writing and editing. The ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated ability to edit and proofread written documents for clarity, accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Experience designing or developing manuals, job aids, training materials, or technical content
Familiarity with policy and procedural documentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
Flexibility and self-management in a team environment
A degree in communications, marketing, public administration, organizational management, library science, advertising, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field is helpful, but we welcome applicants with relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications. Volunteer work counts—we value all relevant experience that demonstrates your writing and editing capabilities.
Location: On-site positions available in Fort Collins, CO; Frederick, MD; and Raleigh, NC. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What we offer:
Full training and onboarding to get you up to speed
A supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive benefits package
Career development potential with opportunities to advance
Requirements:
Must be open to applicants worldwide
Willingness to pass a background investigation and employment verification check
Successful completion of a probationary period
Enrolment in a continuous vetting process for security purposes
Direct deposit of salary to your financial institution
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in various environments
Occasionally may involve site visits requiring exposure to severe weather or challenging conditions
You will be evaluated based on your experience, education, writing samples, and responses to an application questionnaire. Key qualities we assess include attention to detail, flexibility, integrity, interpersonal skills, learning ability, reading comprehension, reasoning, self-management, and teamwork. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all experience and education questions. Falsifying qualifications or cheating on assessments will result in removal from consideration.
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