What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Editor and Writer position at Horrocks?
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Technical Editor and Writer, you will edit and write content for multiple departments, including civil and environmental engineering, planning, public engagement, marketing communications, etc. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong editing, writing, and communication skills.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Edit a variety of content such as technical reports and memos, environmental documents, planning documents, presentations, websites, internet articles, and more
- Write technical content
- Collaborate with project teams at any stage of the content creation process, from planning to proofreading
- Create and maintain Microsoft 365 Word, PowerPoint, and Excel templates and Adobe InDesign templates
- Update internal documentation and writing resources, such as the company style guide, glossary of terms, etc.
- Foster a positive content creation experience with project teams
- Produce consistent, high-quality work even with a limited amount of time
- Coordinate with other members of the Technical Documents team
- Produce user guides and documentation
- Follow internal workflows and processes, including quality control (QC)
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field
- 7-10 years of technical editing and writing experience
- AEC industry experience is a plus
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word
- Working knowledge of additional Microsoft 365 apps, such as SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Knowledge of the Associated Press (AP) style guide and proficient in following other style guides as needed
- Work well in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, ownership, time management, and focus
- Ability to multitask
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, some that are a fast turnaround and some with more lead time
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions
- Passion for learning
- Comfortable working with a variety of content and project teams
- Preferred: Adobe InDesign skills (intermediate level)
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
About Horrocks
Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
