As a technical editor at our 90-person consulting firm, you will have the opportunity to apply your excellent editing and document management skills to produce engaging technical content in a professional environment. Join our team of editors and collaborate with our content experts on topics such as air quality science, fire science, and data analysis and modeling tools to produce reports, proposals, presentations, fact sheets, web content, posters, and more. The ideal candidate has an excellent command of English grammar and spelling, has a sharp eye for detail, is an expert user of Microsoft Word, and enjoys working on a collaborative and fun team. Work can be performed remotely or in our Petaluma, CA, office.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for 17 consecutive years, Sonoma Technology is a well-established, privately owned company that provides innovative science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' air quality, meteorological, and other environmental needs worldwide. Our integrated teams of atmospheric scientists, engineers, programmers, analysts, and editors deliver products and services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. We are dedicated to clearly conveying relevant information to enable informed decisions about environmental issues.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit www.sonomatech.com.
Key Responsibilities
Edit complex technical documents for clarity, consistency, organization, and grammatical correctness
Format documents in accordance with our corporate (or other) style guide
Work closely with authors, technical reviewers, editors, and other staff to meet deadlines, ensure quality, and meet client needs
Train and advise technical staff on grammar and technical writing, the company style guide, and use of templates and other tools
Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities
Perform administrative duties related to document management and archival
Write and/or edit supportive documents needed for proposals including capability statements, past performance references, staff resumes, and background information on the relevant subject areas
May create and/or modify graphics for inclusion in documents, journal papers, and PowerPoint presentations, and assist with layout of fact sheets and technical posters
Assist with business development and marketing activities, including reviewing social media posts, as needed
Qualifications
Technical editing experience including, but not limited to, scientific, software, or engineering topics
Degree in English, Communications, or a related field
Impeccable spelling and punctuation skills
Robust knowledge of grammar and composition; ability to analyze sentence structure and suggest improvements
High level of accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, and organization
Advanced skill with Microsoft Word including formatting text, tables, figures, tables of contents, and other front matter, and using Word’s Track Changes and Comment features
Willingness to receive feedback from multiple reviewers
Desired Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher (or equivalent)
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Acrobat, Photoshop, and InDesign) for basic layout and publication design
Graphic design experience
Competency with bibliographic programs (such as EndNote)
Familiarity with proposal development, including drafting, editing, assembling, and submitting
Experience with Microsoft Teams/Sharepoint
Basic knowledge of HTML
Salary Range: $35.00 to $45.00/hour
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest and a resume by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, CA 94954
Fax: 707.665.9800
No calls please. Include the job reference code in your communication: EDTR
For more information, visit www.sonomatech.com.