Technical Editor/Writer, Aviation

Job Duties

Mead & Hunt is looking for a talented, collaborative, and innovative technical writer/editor to work with our aviation planning team in a nationally recognized company. This position assists staff with review and editing of written materials. This position can be located in any one of the following office locations: Lansing, MI; Chicago, IL; Bloomington, MN; Denver, CO or Windsor, CA.

Responsibilities include:

Review, edit, and revise documents for context, clarity, organization, grammar, typographical errors

Provide document review for adherence to quality control standards

Provide feedback and guidance to document authors on writing strengths and areas of improvement

Assist marketing staff with gathering information needed for sell sheets, resumes, project sheets and other marketing materials

Organize and write supporting documents for proposals and reference materials

Organize and write technical papers, articles, and documents for technical staff

Create and use graphics such as photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase readers' understanding

Standardize content across platforms and media

Other duties as assigned

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass Mead & Hunt's Vehicle Safety Program criteria.

Successful candidates will have the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, communication, marketing or a related field

--OR--

Associate degree in English, communication, marketing or a related field plus two (2) years relevant experience

--OR--

No degree with at least four (4) years' relevant experience, particularly related to writing or editing

Ideal candidates will have any/all of the following:

Excellent grammar and writing skills required

Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign or equivalent graphics software

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other image-editing software a plus

Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with constant deadlines

Proven organization, problem solving, communication, and interactive skills

Ability to understand and write about technical issues and understand related technical terminology

Must be able to remain composed in a professional manner when presented with uncomfortable or difficult situations.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistant program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $75,000 annually; actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set, or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55425

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7105

Job Benefits

Not specified