Technical Editor/Writer, Aviation

Mead & Hunt is looking for a talented, collaborative, and innovative technical writer/editor to work with our aviation planning team in a nationally recognized company. This position assists staff with review and editing of written materials. This position can be located in any one of the following office locations: Lansing, MI; Chicago, IL; Bloomington, MN; Denver, CO or Windsor, CA.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, edit, and revise documents for context, clarity, organization, grammar, typographical errors
• Provide document review for adherence to quality control standards
• Provide feedback and guidance to document authors on writing strengths and areas of improvement
• Assist marketing staff with gathering information needed for sell sheets, resumes, project sheets and other marketing materials
• Organize and write supporting documents for proposals and reference materials
• Organize and write technical papers, articles, and documents for technical staff
• Create and use graphics such as photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase readers’ understanding
• Standardize content across platforms and media
• Other duties as assigned

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass Mead & Hunt’s Vehicle Safety Program criteria.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, communication, marketing or a related field

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• Associate degree in English, communication, marketing or a related field plus two (2) years relevant experience

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• No degree with at least four (4) years’ relevant experience, particularly related to writing or editing

Ideal candidates will have any/all of the following:

• Excellent grammar and writing skills required
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign or equivalent graphics software
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other image-editing software a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with constant deadlines
• Proven organization, problem solving, communication, and interactive skills
• Ability to understand and write about technical issues and understand related technical terminology
• Must be able to remain composed in a professional manner when presented with uncomfortable or difficult situations.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistant program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $75,000 annually; actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set, or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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