Technical Editor

Title: Technical Editor
Location: Orlando, Florida (or remote)
Job Code: TE-2025
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information:

This is a part-time, as-needed role. A technical editor coordinates with project teams to complete all activities related to the preparation and delivery of highly technical documents ranging from one-page letters to 1,000-page reports. This position entails attention to detail, proofreading, editing, and formatting reports in Microsoft Word to be compiled with appendices (for example, forms, Excel spreadsheets, or figures) in Adobe Acrobat. This position also involves printing, collating, binding, and shipping reports. An ideal candidate will have superior command of the English language, Microsoft Office/Word, and Adobe Acrobat skills to facilitate document preparation, quality assurance, layout/formatting, printing, and binding. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Format technical reports by applying the proper styles in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, incorporate SEARCH layout preferences, and apply special client formats and other report requirements.
• Proofread and edit reports containing text, tables, maps/graphics, and appendices for correctness, completeness, organization, clarity, consistency, grammar, and conformity with SEARCH and SAA style guidelines and client requirements.
• Use Microsoft Word functions to generate tables of contents, lists of figures, and lists of tables.
• Compile Word documents into PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat, adding bookmarks and headers/footers as necessary.
• Work efficiently on multiple assignments that are timeline driven while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure consistency of SEARCH style and to meet deadlines.
• Perform document production tasks such as printing and binding reports, burning CDs, and preparing packages for submission to clients, stakeholders, and other agencies.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in English, technical writing, communications, or a related discipline.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Command of Microsoft Word, especially using Track Changes and Styles functions, and automation of TOC, lists of figures, and lists of tables.
• Experience creating complex PDF files with bookmarks using Adobe Acrobat.
• Critical thinking skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Experience with adhering to a style guide.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work with remote teams across several time zones.
• Ability to take and provide constructive feedback.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• References
• Writing/editing sample

Other Important Need-to-Know Information

• This position may be based out of our Orlando, Jacksonville, or Pensacola, Florida office. Remote positions may be considered for highly qualified applicants.
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Pay will be commensurate with education and experience.
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.

About SEARCH:

Overland and underwater, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 5,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.  

For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Please send inquiries about the position to HR@searchinc.com. Include the Job Posting code (TE-2025) in the subject line of your email.