Editor

We’re looking for a skilled Editor to join our team to manage contract writers and edit technical news content on Control Automation (Control.com). This site produces content for the control and automation engineering innovations that are revolutionizing our world. This includes advanced mobile robots, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), environmental sensing, motor control, and so much more.

EETech is privately owned and globally recognized as one of the fastest-growing media companies in the electronics industry—and we run some of the most well-known digital engineering communities in the world. Our mission at EETech is to help engineers engineer the future. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we focus on providing an environment that establishes a work-life balance with a healthy culture of fun!

This role requires a detail-oriented person who can both work independently and support a dynamic editorial team publishing technical content for electrical engineers around the world.

You will need to be able to manage multiple freelance engineers and content projects with daily and weekly deadlines. This role supports content creation for Control.com, maintains relationships with writers and industry contacts, and requires meticulous organization.

Occasional travel to trade shows or industry events, as needed.

Location: Fully remote, or hybrid from Boise, Idaho headquarters

An average workday for an Editor may include:

• Detailed editing, including article restructuring, fact-checking, and source verification
• Copy editing (for flow, clarity, and accuracy)
• Writing editorial content for the site
• Formatting and CMS entry
• Topic ideation
• Communication with writers, including assigning article topics
• Communication with industry contacts
• Collaboration with fellow editors, including those on other EETech sites
• Organizing workflows
• Basic SEO, including keyword research
• Managing content coverage within the scope of the assigned domain
• Some travel possible (about 5%)

The defining qualities of the right person for this job are attention to detail and a love of good content. This person is a life-long learner, is excited by the chance to create high-quality content, and can direct content decisions for an audience of technical experts.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in English, journalism, or related field of study
• 3+ years of professional writing and/or editing experience
• Ability to interview subject-matter experts in a technical field
• Outstanding copy editing skills
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• Positive, collaborative attitude and driven work ethic
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven researching skills

Preferred Skills/Education/Experience:

• Technical writing
• Experience with ExpressionEngine and other CMS programs
• Familiarity with SEO
• Experience with technical writing and bonus points if you’ve worked with engineers in the past
• Experience working with freelance writers/ contractors—bonus points if you’ve worked with ESL (English Second Language) writers

Perks:

• 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision covered at 50% by the company for employees and dependents
• HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, optional short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Fully remote, or hybrid home/office location in the heart of downtown Boise
• Compensation: $45,000 – $65,000 DOE

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1755410/EETech-Media-LLC/Editor