Staff Editor

Job Description

Summary: Our Staff Editors’ primary responsibilities include developing story ideas related to specific products and target markets and managing content across product lines.

Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented, professional writer to join our Production team as a Staff Editor. Our Staff Editors’ primary responsibilities include developing story ideas related to specific products and target markets and managing content across product lines. Successful candidates will write, edit and proofread original content, collaborate with artists in the design of new products, create and maintain technical documentation including online help, quick reference guides, user guides, design specifications, system manuals and department training manuals. Staff Editors will edit, standardize or revise material prepared by other writers or coworkers. A familiarity with AP Style is preferred. In addition to writing, editing and proofreading original content, our Staff Editors also perform administrative functions within a proprietary content management system.

Industry: This position is part of our Senior Living division, which is dedicated to serving the needs of America’s fast-growing senior population, providing comprehensive, individualized solutions that ensure each individual’s safety, comfort, health and access to the rich social and intellectual engagement every senior deserves.

Responsibilities: Our Staff Editors are responsible for developing story ideas related to the multifamily and senior living industries. Other key responsibilities include:  

• Writing, editing and proofreading original content
• Collaborating with artists on designs
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation including online help and quick reference guides
• Editing, standardizing or revising material prepared by other writers
• Performing monthly maintenance on our Resource Library
• Perform administrative functions within a proprietary content management system
• Other duties as assigned

Experience: 2+ years of proven experience in a professional writing role preferred.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or a related field is required.

Personal Attributes: Candidates must be self-starters with first-rate writing, spelling, proofreading and grammatical skills. Other relevant attributes include:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Enthusiastic
• Honest and trustworthy

Technical Skills:

Candidates must have strong general office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft-based operating systems, excellent Internet knowledge, and other common tools, including the following:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Other: We work in a modern, technologically advanced office environment that promotes a courteous, collaborative culture. We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with matching; paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer generous opportunities for continuing work-related education and career advancement. Uhlig LLC is an equal opportunity employer.