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