Senior Editor - Technical Books

7+ years in editorial/content development for technical or instructional products. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into structured, reader-friendly content. Strong author/SME management and feedback skills. Excellent English-language proficiency and editorial judgment. Quality assurance mindset; confident in making calls on readiness, rework, or cancellation. Willingness to own and drive content success beyond editing, including multi-format enhancements and derived formats. Familiarity with programming languages or proven interest in tech (good-to-have). Experience with multi-format content (events, newsletters, labs, research) (good-to-have). Awareness of AI tools in editorial workflows or software development contexts (good-to-have). Project management experience in balancing multiple priorities (good-to-have).

Perform substantive edits to strengthen content structure, clarity, and learning outcomes. Ensure content provides practical insights and real-world problem-solving. Evaluate proposals and outlines for audience relevance and competitive differentiation. Coach authors on teaching approach and manage relationships to improve content quality. Collaborate with technical reviewers and incorporate feedback. Assess content for AI-generated material or plagiarism. Own quality sign-off for all products. Maintain standards for plagiarism, consistency, and readability. Share best practices across the editorial team. Provide content health checks for portfolio planning. Use tools, including AI, to enhance editorial efficiency. Collaborate on book launch and marketing campaigns. Enhance books with multi-format learning layers (labs, explainers, videos, quizzes). Shape derived content formats (newsletters, AMAs, events). Optimize product information, positioning, and messaging. Proactively research emerging technologies and industry developments. Track trends in software languages, frameworks, and GenAI workflows. Apply market intelligence and competitor benchmarking. Monitor published content and recommend updates.