Senior Technical Editor

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Norfolk, VA, USA
In-Office
160K-170K Annually
Senior level
Agency • Marketing Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Oversee the editorial lifecycle for high-stakes transportation documentation, from outlining through final online and web publication. Responsibilities include substantive and technical editing, fact and reference checking, copyright compliance, adherence to agency style guides, quality control, and transforming complex engineering information into authoritative documents. The role also mentors junior editors, supervises editorial work, and manages projects while working onsite in McLean, Virginia, at least three days per week.
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About PRR

PRR is a full-service communications firm that serves the transportation, environment, and health sectors. We provide integrated communications services that help clients make informed decisions and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Our clients include government agencies at the national, state, and local level; nonprofit organizations; and mission-driven private sector clients. Our commitment lies in providing an environment where our team engages with intriguing and challenging projects while integrating their professional aspirations with personal values. If you're seeking a career with a company that leaves a positive imprint on the environment, human well-being, and the communities our clients serve, PRR welcomes you.

About the role

PRR is actively building a talent pipeline for an upcoming opportunity. We are seeking a full-time Senior Technical Editor in the transportation sector. The successful applicant will need to work from the client’s McLean, VA, office in person at least three days a week.


What you'll do

  • The senior level editor oversees the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff.
  • You and your team are responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and ensuring copyright compliance.
  • The technical editors focus on substantive editing, verifying technical accuracy, and ensuring compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals.
  • This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and an eye for detail when ensuring quality control for all publications and documents.
  • You and your team are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing.


Qualifications

  • Education: Master’s Degree (Senior) in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
  • Experience: 10+ years for Senior with supervisory and project management experience.
  • Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
  • 10 or more years of experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Project management experience
  • Transportation experience, especially highway and surface transportation
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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
309 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

PRR is a purpose-driven, full-service communications firm serving the transportation, environmental, health, and consumer sectors. It provides integrated communications and community engagement services that help organizations address complex challenges, make informed decisions, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. The firm supports clients through strategic communications, proposal development, public engagement, and related services designed to create positive social and environmental impact.

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