Prowess Consulting

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Who We Are Prowess Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in helping the largest enterprises in the technology industry define, manage, benchmark, and market their solutions and services. We take great pride in investing the time and effort to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ technologies, their customers, and the stories and strategies they need to tell to be successful in the market. Our team of technology and marketing experts is immersed in the technology trends that affect our clients’ businesses, so we can add value at every stage of engagement to help them succeed. Who You Are Prowess Consulting is looking for a Content Editor, well versed in the marketing and technology arena of the IT sector, to join our team as a freelancer. The ideal candidate combines excellent editorial skills (including knowledge of grammar, clarity, tone, and style) with the ability to produce a compelling story and discern the essential details from existing content. We’re looking for someone with experience editing content in the technology field, and who is capable of understanding the big-picture concept behind a product, while also having a sense of the product’s underlying elements. The ideal candidate has an aptitude for editing a variety of deliverables, from dense, technical content targeted at developers to digital marketing materials geared toward business decision makers, including infographics, videos, and presentations. This role includes self-driven responsibilities, in addition to close collaboration with teammates across a variety of disciplines, meaning the ideal candidate should bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to being a self-starter. This is a freelance contract role that can be worked remotely; however, collaboration with teammates centered in the Pacific time zone will be essential. No third-party agencies, please. The Role Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and readability of all content in assigned subject areas. Edit a variety of deliverables for style, tone, and grammar, while ensuring that content adheres to clients’ style and brand requirements. Develop content and edit others’ content to published specifications. Work closely with others to polish and finalize deliverables, including verifying substantiation, requesting permission to cite third-party resources, and identifying missing/incorrect content in templated materials. Identify essential information and key takeaways within content and verify that any key claims include appropriate substantiation. Qualifications Strong writing, editing, communication, and organization skills 2+ years of editing experience required, preferably in a technology field and with a focus on marketing/technology content Experience with technical content creation, publishing, and editing Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team Must possess an eye for detail, with the ability to boil down content to its essential elements and identify key takeaways Proficiency in common office software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint The ability to learn and apply new styles, brands, and guidelines quickly when provided with appropriate guidance A willingness and ability to proactively seek out style guidance where none is overtly provided and to standardize content to consistently adhere to an established style Bachelor’s degree preferred Additional Details The pay range offered for this position is $29 to $34 per hour, depending on experience. Prowess Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value for us. We are a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) in Washington, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Prowess Consulting, we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. For more information, please visit www.prowessconsulting.com.