Technical Editor

Technical Editor – Corporate MarketingRemote | Full-Time | 37.5 Hours/Week | 6-Month Contract$25-35/hr Sapphire Recruitment is seeking an experienced Technical Editor to support a Corporate Marketing team within a large public-sector organization focused on energy and sustainability initiatives across New York State. This role will focus on entering a large number of technical reports while ensuring a high standard of quality, consistency, clarity, and accessibility.This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented editor with strong technical editing experience, advanced document formatting skills, and the ability to work across complex subject matter with accuracy and professionalism. Key Responsibilities- Edit and proofread technical reports ranging from 75 to 400 pages in Microsoft Word - Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and consistency issues using established style guides - Improve readability and ensure content is clear, compelling, and appropriate for the intended audience - Review content for potential liability concerns or language that could create a negative impression - Format tables, graphics, captions, references, appendices, footnotes, and endnotes for consistency - Complete sample edits before beginning full-document edits - Collaborate with technical team members on significant content, style, or organizational changes - Create and maintain project-specific style sheets - Apply document accessibility standards throughout the editing process - Perform final quality checks on PDF documents before publication - Follow established editorial processes and support additional responsibilities as needed Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in English, technical writing, communications, or a related field with at least 3 years of business experience, or an unrelated Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of direct technical editing experience - Strong technical editing skills and exceptional command of written English - Working knowledge of AP Sty