Technical Copy Editor - Contractor

Job type

Contract (Non-Exempt: Hourly)

Experience level

4-5  years

Role

Technical Copy Editor

Skills

Copy editor content expertise supporting firm marketing & sales collateral and grant generation with technology solutions-specific content experience

Summary

Asemio’s team is in search of contract help to develop and support the review of technical solutions content for various audiences (both technical and non-technical). Content will be utilized in white papers, sales and marketing collateral and/or Federal and State & Local grant proposals.

  

About the work

You will be contracted to work on grant and marketing efforts to improve Asemio’s and Asemio partners’ ability to describe Asemio solutions including: Salesforce Implementations, Custom Software Solutions, Data and Analytics Services, and Strategy and Consulting. You will work with leads from our Grants and Marketing & Sales teams completing content generation and review activities to support Asemio’s timely completion of Marketing collateral, white papers/case studies and/or grant proposals.

Related Certification, Education, or Experience

• College degree, English, Journalism or Communications-related preferred (or with 4-6 years of equivalent experience)

• Experience in technical writing about technology solutions (i.e., integrated data systems, software development) for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Social impact / mission-focused domain expertise or experience is a plus

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or four years of equivalent experience): A strong foundation in writing, editing, and language skills is required. (Required)

• Advanced degree or coursework in nonprofit management, grant writing, or public administration since the candidate will be asked to edit complex and technical grant proposals. (Preferred)

• Professional certifications in editing or grant writing (such as certifications from the American Grant Writers' Association or the Editorial Freelancers Association) demonstrating experience in proposal content. (Preferred)

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in copy editing and proofreading large grant proposals and related content for non-profit or mission-driven organizations, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.

• Proven grant writing or grant editing background with a successful track record of contributing to funded proposals, especially for federal grants like NSF, NIH, or other large grant-making organizations.

• Strong understanding of grant requirements and terminology as well as the ability to follow complex guidelines and align content to specific funder expectations and language preferences.

• Attention to detail and consistency in style and formatting, with a solid grasp of grammar, spelling, and usage, ensuring all content adheres to organizational voice and branding standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively with writers, project managers, and subject matter experts, refining content for coherence, impact, and compliance with grant specifications.

About Asemio

Since 2013, we’ve been the technology, data, and consulting firm for mission-based nonprofit, government and philanthropic organizations addressing today’s social problems. With a special focus in Salesforce, consulting, data analytics and custom software development, we equip our clients with the data they need to do good.

We’re made up of tenacious problem-solvers working with communities to achieve transformation goals by enabling better data-informed decision-making across education, health, criminal justice, and social services systems.

Asemio team members are introspective, resilient, empathic, and balanced decision makers. We practice radical candor and look for opportunities to build, inspire, and grow together.

How to Apply 

If our vision excites you, and you have a desire to learn more, then send us:

• Your résumé and cover letter
• A recent example of a written deliverable/artifact you solely developed
• Your proposed availability and hourly rate requirements

If our vision excites you, and you have a desire to learn more, then send us your résumé and tell us about yourself. In return, we welcome the opportunity to share how our combined forces, fueled by the passion to make a difference, create innovative solutions to complex community problems. Applications can be submitted online at www.asemio.com/#Careers.

Asemio is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to offering an inclusive and respectful workplace and believe that a diverse team is critical for us to do our best work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.