Technical editor

M Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare innovation consultancy dedicated to solving today’s challenges and shaping tomorrow’s solutions. As an L3C organization, we operate as a “purpose before profit” social enterprise, prioritizing meaningful, socially beneficial impact over financial gain. Our mission is to transform healthcare organizations by connecting leading industry thinkers to complex, high-value problems.

Our multidisciplinary team—spanning management consulting, technology, and creative services—partners with seasoned industry experts to design and deliver transformational business solutions. We approach complex challenges with integrated strategies, applying best practices from both public and private sectors. Edera serves public and private healthcare organizations across the United States, offering the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized brands while driving significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Edera is seeking a freelance Technical Editor to support our team by reviewing, editing, and improving technical documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and usability. This role partners closely with subject matter experts, engineers, product teams, and writers to create high-quality content that meets organizational standards and supports users in understanding complex information.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, revise, and proofread technical documents including manuals, product guides, whitepapers, knowledge base articles, and technical specifications.
• Ensure documentation adheres to company style guides, terminology standards, and brand voice.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, user-friendly language.
• Collaborate with writers, engineers, product managers, and designers to gather information and verify accuracy.
• Maintain and update documentation standards, templates, and best practices.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure consistency, completeness, and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Manage version control and documentation workflows to support iterative product development.
• Provide feedback and coaching to authors on writing structure, clarity, and technical accuracy.
• Support documentation planning for product releases, updates, and new features.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) editing technical content in healthcare, information technology (IT), or related environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with knowledge management tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience supporting health IT and federal government project initiatives.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Knowledge of UX writing principles and content accessibility standards.
• Understanding of content best practices across digital channels.
• Background in API documentation or developer-facing content.
• Certification from the Society for Technical Communication (STC) or similar organization.

Work Location / Requirements

• Writing Samples
• US citizenship required
• US-based candidates only
• East Coast availability preferred (9–5 ET)

All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program. Edera is a drug-free workplace. Edera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Edera takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.