We are looking for a Managing Editor to join our team for an ongoing project. The ideal candidate for this role will have the ability to edit for organization, content, technical accuracy and style. Must have the ability to edit multiple pieces at various levels of development as well as create an internal style guide and word list for group use. This role will ensure that the overall documentation set is comprehensive and meets the requirements of users, as well as requirements set by product marketing, testing, and program management. This individual will work side-by-side with the Site Manager to manage a team of writers, editors, and content coordinators. Proven experience developing an editorial calendar, Project Management of large content projects, and ongoing editorial review meetings are mandatory for this role. We are looking to fill this position immediately with someone who has led content planning sessions to identify appropriate content types (video, Silverlight, images, illustrations, wizards, static content, etc.).
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Extensive portfolio that showcases content project management scheduling
• Proven experience developing a strategic program of work for content, as well as resourcing models for that body of work
• Ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment
• Extensive taxonomy experience
• 6+ years of Microsoft editorial experience with thorough knowledge of MSTP
• Proven track record as a managing editor
• Proven track record managing content models from end-to-end (from idea stage out to the intended audience)
• Experience managing a content team, including providing work items to the team, keeping the team on task, and ensuring a quality bar is met or exceeded
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, track details, and proactively drive issues to resolution
• Proven ability to work across organizations to align goals and execute against them
• An intense passion for and knowledge of the Microsoft consumer audience in the Entertainment & Devices line of business (Xbox, Zune, Windows Mobile)
• An understanding and empathy for each personae that develops content at Microsoft
• Experience managing content projects for a global audience
• Knowledge of what it means for a site to adhere to ADA guidelines for all types of solution assets, including content, video, images, illustrations, etc.
Please send resumes directly to sgisle@aquent.com to be considered. No phone calls Please.
- Location: Issaquah, WA
- Compensation: DOE
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