Content Editor – Corporate Manuals

Job Summary

The Content editor is responsible for creating, reviewing, refining, and maintaining corporate operational manuals to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and industry standards. This role collaborates closely with subject matter experts, project leadership, and compliance teams to develop well-structured, up-to-date documentation that aligns with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities 

• Development, Editing & Proofreading
  • Develop, review and edit corporate manuals, policies, and procedure documents for clarity, grammar, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Maintain a consistent tone, structure, and formatting across all corporate manuals.
  • Ensure documentation follows corporate branding, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Content Management & Updates 
  • Update manuals to reflect changes in company policies, industry regulations, or operational procedures.
  • Work with department leads to gather updates and ensure timely revisions.
  • Maintain version control and document history for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs), compliance officers, and corporate & project leadership to ensure content accuracy.
  • Partner with L&TD and project support teams to enhance user understanding.
  • Gather feedback from employees and end-users to improve document usability and effectiveness.
• Quality Control & Compliance 
  • Ensure all content meets corporate guidelines, legal requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Implement best practices in documentation, including accessibility and readability standards.
  • Conduct periodic audits of corporate manuals to identify gaps or outdated information.
• Technology & Tools
  • Utilize document management systems and style guides to maintain consistency and efficiency.
  • Work with digital platforms, including intranet systems and Learning Management Systems (LMS), for content distribution. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in editing corporate manuals, technical documents, or compliance materials.
• Certifications in technical writing, business writing, or editorial standards is a plus.  
• Experience in industries such as construction, architecture or engineering is preferred.  
• Strong attention to detail, grammar, and style consistency.
• Knowledge of corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation best practices.
• Experience with document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Grammarly, or StyleWriter). 
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. 

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.

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