Editor (PART-TIME)

We are looking for a Technical Copy Editor to support the Learn content team. You will work on enterprise product content.

Work will be 10 – 20 hours a week (variable). Shifts are 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UK time). Flexibility is key!

Editorial:

• Copy edit and proofread content topics.

• Correct for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Edit for adherence to the Writing Style Guide and the Cloud Style Guide.

• Ensure that text elements are formatted correctly. Most content will be scrubbed in Markdown format.

• Ensure that documentation complies with legal standards, such as use of fictitious names, product names, and trademarking.

• Ensure that abbreviations and acronyms are spelled out on first mention, if appropriate, as per style guides.

• Ensure that content meets minimum publishing criteria

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience editing software product documentation or other public-facing content

• Outstanding editing skills, including excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and style

• Careful attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to embrace a growth mindset, showing a willingness to learn from feedback, adapt to new challenges, and continuously improve skills and knowledge. This includes being open to new ideas, seeking out opportunities for development, and maintaining a positive attitude towards change and innovation.

• Strong customer focus, including diplomatically communicating feedback

• Preference for collaboration and teamwork

• Aptitude for identifying patterns

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software

• Must be able to learn new tools quickly and develop proficiency for problem-solving

Preferred:

• Functional knowledge and experience creating content in GitHub