Editorial

Copy Editor, TechTarget Technology Guide

Cincinnati, OH

TechTarget is seeking a Copy Editor for their TechnologyGuide group.  This position will be based in Cincinnati, OH. The Copy Editor will be responsible for reviewing and editing articles for style, grammar, spelling accuracy and consistency before those articles are posted on our web sites. The content to edit will consist of product reviews and news articles. The copy editor must apply good principles of English grammar and style as outlined in the AP Style Book and TechTarget’s own style guide to create high-quality final products. The editor must also correct copy for spelling and punctuation.

Also, the copy editor will help maintain product databases of the TechnologyGuide.com web sites and assist with additional writing needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide copy editing support for editorial team;
• Update product databases;
• Add coupons and tech deals to the sites; and,
• Approve user generated content

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• This position requires speed and precision; quick turnaround is essential;
• Candidates must possess excellent English spelling and grammar skills;
• Candidates must be resourceful at finding information online;
• A knowledge of news journalism style is essential;
• Working knowledge of computer technology terms and concepts is desirable;
• Candidates should have at least two years of professional editing experience;
• An eye for detail is important; and,
• Some basic knowledge of HTML markup is desirable

Please contact jobs@techtarget.com