Research/Content Editor
Research/Content Editor
TALENT Software Services
Irving, TX
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Research/Content Editor II
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Research/Content Editor for a contract position in Irving, TX. The opportunity will be three months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: We are looking for an Editor with an eye for detail and expert knowledge of the English language to coordinate, review, and edit content, as well as manage all steps in the publication process. A successful candidate understands what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives and strives to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content to clients.
Editors perform a variety of editorial duties, including formatting, fact checking and editing reports, research, conference presentations and time-sensitive deliverables for grammar, punctuation, clarity, concision and adherence to style and established methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Research/Content Editor for a contract position in Irving, TX. The opportunity will be three months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: We are looking for an Editor with an eye for detail and expert knowledge of the English language to coordinate, review, and edit content, as well as manage all steps in the publication process. A successful candidate understands what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives and strives to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content to clients.
Editors perform a variety of editorial duties, including formatting, fact checking and editing reports, research, conference presentations and time-sensitive deliverables for grammar, punctuation, clarity, concision and adherence to style and established methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Prepare, rewrite and edit assigned documents or other deliverables every day to improve readability.
- Read documents closely to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and style.
- Use a content management system to capture editorial changes, reviews and communications.
- Discuss and resolve any issues with author(s).
- Verify facts, dates and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Edit with the reader or audience in mind.
- Work cross-functionally with all other teams/departments, including Research and Design, to finalize and publish high-quality content.
- Excellent English language skills in editing and writing.
- Tact, firmness and sound intuition when dealing with analysts and others.
- Numerate and visually literate.
- Proven ability to manage projects and juggle a diverse workload.
- Knack for learning and understanding new concepts.
- Well versed in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite (primarily Google Docs and Google Drive).
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
- Past experience working in a content management system is helpful.
- At least three years' editorial experience, preferably working for newspapers, magazines or journals in the field of IT, business or communications, in a busy environment with strict deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, or equivalent experience.
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Financial Services
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