Senior Technical Writer

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Technical Editor is a content manager who works with authors, editors (including subject editors and freelancers), and illustrators, to create and develop publishable content destined for books, electronic media, and web - portals. The DE develops content always keeping in view the requirement of the end - user. This process involves in - house manuscript generation and development, advising authors, evaluating manuscripts and artwork, developing editing/reformatting content, fielding questions, and monitoring schedules and budgets. It also includes a close interaction with subject specialists and end - user groups. The DE ensures that content meets editorial goals and technical production standards; releases content to the production group, and collaborates with the Production, Manufacturing, and Marketing departments to successfully publish and market the final product.

Job Description

• Manage content delivery in media - neutral format for rnulti - cornponent projects for print, electronic and web - based publication.
• Review available content for specified readerships
• Create new content as per defined requirements and templates
• Coordinate efforts of editors and contributors to deliver content on time, to budgeted specifications, and to fit market needs.
• Edit, correct and refine content received from authors, editors.
• Review and ensure the essential quality of output received from freelance editors. Develop a pool of skilled freelance editors.
• Refine and maintain Style Guides and Instructions for Authors.
• Work directly with manuscripts, including logging them in, checking for completeness, preparing for production, and responding to queries (both authors and copy editors). Work with Project Management group in designing and correcting the physical layout of the content.
• Release final content to production, consult with production group to resolve editorial and schedule issues, and track progress of project through production cycle.
• Contract and manage freelance copyeditors and illustrators, including but not limited to and negotiate fees.
• Develop and update style manuals and author instructions for specific projects.
• Assist in development, design, and implementation of authoring tools.
• Work with authors and other content creators/developers to ensure that specifications regarding format and style are followed for appropriate series titles. Develop appropriate author instructions for specific projects.

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