Technical Editor/Writer (part-time)

The publications department of a professional association based in Buckinghamshire has an exciting opening for a Technical Editor/Writer to work on their portfolio of print and digital publications. Please note that this is a part-time role to start ASAP.

Key duties:

• Edit and produce technical and management publications in print and digital format
• Manage the editorial and production process for allocated publications from draft to final document
• Source and brief authors, and develop network of reviewers for key topic areas
• Source external images and permission, and create design brief/templates
• Create production specification, obtaining quotes and undertaking simple layouts
• Write and edit articles for a primarily technical audience, creating and uploading online content on website
• Identify opportunities to create or adapt information for targeted markets
• Monitor editorial standards to ensure high quality of technical information is maintained
• Work closely with colleagues, technical staff and external supplier to deliver projects to schedule and within budget

Experience / skills required:

• Solid editorial and project management experience within technical, B2B or professional publishing
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Experience of creating copy for technical publications
• An understanding of digital publishing processes and knowledge of e-book production
• Good IT skills, ideally with a knowledge of e-book production and layout experience
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to work to high standards

Applications ASAP, please

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

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