Technical Copy Editor II - Remote
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