Technical Editor ๐ฅ
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!