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Technical Editor ๐Ÿ”ฅ


Overview

We are looking for a Technical Copy Editor to support the Cloud + AI content and learning team. You will work on Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Visual Studio, and other enterprise & developer product content.

In this role, you will:
  • Copy edit and proofread content topics.
  • Correct for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Edit for adherence to the Microsoft Writing Style Guide and the Cloud Style Guide.
  • Ensure that text elements are formatted correctly.
  • Ensure that content complies with Microsoft legal standards, such as use of fictitious names, product names, and trademarking.
  • Ensure that abbreviations and acronyms are spelled out on first mention, if appropriate.
  • Ensure that content meets minimum publishing criteria for metadata, alt text, and Markdown formatting.

Required qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience editing software product documentation or other public-facing developer content
  • Outstanding editing skills, including excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and style
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently but also collaborate effectively
  • Strong customer focus, including diplomatically communicating feedback
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
  • Aptitude for learning new tools quickly
  • Careful and consistent attention to process

Preferred:
  • Experience editing or writing to Microsoft’s standards and style guides
  • Functional knowledge and experience creating content in GitHub
  • Previous Microsoft experience is a plus!

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