Technical Copy Editor II - Remote
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Job Description
Editorial:
• Copy edit and proofread content topics.
• Correct for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Edit for adherence to the Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Cloud Style Guide, and the Dynamics 365 Style Guide.
• Ensure that text elements are formatted correctly.
• Where applicable, use existing tools, such as Term Studio and Branding guidance, to check for appropriate terminology and word choice.
• Ensure that documentation 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, as per style guides.
• Convert content from Word to Markdown when needed.
Required qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience editing software product documentation or other public-facing content
• Outstanding editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently
• Stellar project management skills
• Functional knowledge and experience creating content in GitHub
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Preferred:
• BA/BS in technical communications, English or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Previous Microsoft technical documentation experience Apply tot his job
Editorial:
• Copy edit and proofread content topics.
• Correct for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Edit for adherence to the Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Cloud Style Guide, and the Dynamics 365 Style Guide.
• Ensure that text elements are formatted correctly.
• Where applicable, use existing tools, such as Term Studio and Branding guidance, to check for appropriate terminology and word choice.
• Ensure that documentation 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, as per style guides.
• Convert content from Word to Markdown when needed.
Required qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience editing software product documentation or other public-facing content
• Outstanding editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently
• Stellar project management skills
• Functional knowledge and experience creating content in GitHub
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Preferred:
• BA/BS in technical communications, English or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Previous Microsoft technical documentation experience Apply tot his job