Editor (Technical Marketing Content, contractor)

Content Editor

Prowess Consulting specializes in helping the largest enterprises in the technology industry define, manage, benchmark, and market their solutions and services. We take great pride in investing the time and effort to gain a deep understanding of our clients' technologies, their customers, and the strategies and stories they need to tell to be successful in the market. Our team of technology and marketing experts is immersed in the technology trends that affect our clients' businesses, so we can add value at every stage of engagement to help them succeed.

Prowess Consulting is looking for a Content Editor, well-versed in the marketing and technology arena of the IT sector, to join our team as a freelancer. The ideal candidate combines excellent editorial skills (including knowledge of grammar, clarity, tone, and style) with the ability to produce a compelling story and discern the essential details from existing content. The hours for this role will vary depending on the business needs. We're looking for someone with experience editing content in the technology field, and who is capable of understanding the big-picture concept behind a product, while also having a sense of the product's underlying elements. The ideal candidate can edit diverse deliverables, from technical developer content to business-focused marketing assets like infographics, videos, and presentations. This role includes self-driven responsibilities, in addition to close collaboration with teammates across a variety of disciplines. We're looking for a self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a freelance contract role that can be worked remotely; however, collaboration with teammates centered in the Pacific time zone will be essential. No third-party agencies, please. If you desire to be a hourly W2 contractor, you must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Washington. If you desire to engage as a 1099 contractor, you may reside in any state in the US.

The Role

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and readability of all content in assigned subject areas.
• Edit a variety of deliverables for style, tone, grammar, branding, and audience while ensuring that content adheres to each client's unique preferences and requirements.
• Develop and edit content to published specifications.
• Work closely with teammates across disciplines to polish and finalize deliverables, including verifying substantiation, requesting permission to cite third-party resources, and identifying missing/incorrect content in templated materials.
• Identify essential information and key takeaways within content and verify that any key claims include appropriate substantiation.
• Review content for AI writing artifacts and red flags and edit to use more natural language while preserving the essential information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of editing experience in a technology field, with a focus on marketing/technology content
• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with technical content creation, publishing, and editing
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to boil down content to its essential elements and identify key takeaways
• Proficiency in common office software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• The ability to learn and apply new styles, brands, and guidelines quickly when provided with appropriate guidance and resources
• A willingness and ability to proactively seek out style guidance where none is overtly provided and to standardize content to consistently adhere to an established style
• A Bachelor's degree in a writing-oriented field preferred

The pay range offered for this position is $29 to $34 per hour, depending on experience. Prowess Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value for us. We are a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) in Washington, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Prowess Consulting, we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.