Technical Data Editor

About the role

The Technical Editor’s primary objective will be to edit the databases of equipment used by Sandhills publications and websites. This role is essential to keeping the public websites for the products of Sandhills accurate and easy to use.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturers, models and specifications to determine if it is necessary to add, remove or update equipment categories on the various publication websites.
• Edit and set standards for all equipment information through extensive industry research and building relationships with manufacturers.
• Identify errors and potential issues with equipment listings and collaborate with staff to solve them.
• Communicate new information and help set the database standards as the industry evolves.
• Document their work.
• Involves a lot of detailed data entry, editing, and contact with management and sales staff to set and hold editorial standards for publications and websites.
• Collaborate with international staff to ensure global standards are met.

Requirements

• In Office Position. 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment.
• Results oriented.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to learn Sandhills corporate processes and systems.
• Ability to learn the industries of Sandhills websites and publications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Pay

This position starts at $20/hour.