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Tech Editor

LMD
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

LMD - a change agency, is a woman-owned small business seeking an experienced Tech Editor to join our fast-paced, award-winning, full-service marketing & communications team. The successful candidate will edit, proofread, and write content and copy for a variety of agency products. Adheres to strategic messaging and approved talking points to appeal to the client’s target audiences. Meets with the client and/or team lead to identify the client’s business objectives and target audiences, as well as products and services. Brainstorm creative concepts with other members of the writing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit and proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors, ensuring products are of consistent quality.
  • Research copy and content for factual accuracy.
  • Provide clear feedback and explanations for recommended edits based on required style guides and subject matter.
  • Apply plain language principles (www.plainlanguage.gov) and solid grammar.

Qualifications:

  • Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
  • BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience:
    • Providing all writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception as requested, for any of the following materials: reports, news releases, fact sheets, website text, and public speaking scripts.
    • Developing and maintaining technical reports, white papers, and training material.
    • Writing, editing, and formatting policies and process documentation.
    • Documenting workflows and technical specifications.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • General understanding of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience.
  • Must be comfortable and able to work on short deadlines with minimal client input.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially written.
  • Strong research and organizational skills.
  • PR agency, corporate, or government agency experience is preferred.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Job Location(s):
This is a remote position. #LI-remote

Salary Range:
$65,000- $95,000
a year

Benefits: We offer a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth and a generous benefits package:

  • Health Ins with HRA plan
  • Dental Ins
  • Vision Ins
  • Short-Term Disability Ins
  • Term Life and AD&D Ins
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance
  • Holidays (12)
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Mental Health Days
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • FSA and DCA plans
  • Training Budget
  • Remote Work Stipend
  • In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

LMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the essential functions of a job. Further, LMD will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment, or conduct they believe to be discriminatory.

By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E-Verify program. If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law.

LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD.

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