This position has been filled.

ED-2: Technical Editor

StataCorp produces a wide array of written materials in support of Stata customers, including

• an extensive set of printed manuals consisting of over 8,000 pages of (what is intended to be) well-written documentation for the Stata software package
  
  
• a corresponding set of online help documentation for the Stata software package
  
  
• other books related to Stata and statistics, published by Stata Press, a division of StataCorp LP
  
  
• the Stata Journal, a quarterly publication containing reviewed articles of interest to researchers applying statistics in a variety of disciplines
  
  
• NetCourses, which provide distance learning over the web
  
  
• an expanding number of FAQs
  
  
• advertising materials, such as the Stata News

Communicating effectively with our customers is key to StataCorp's success. StataCorp has a reputation for excellence in communication, and a successful candidate will help us build upon that success.

Job duties will include

• reviewing and correcting for style, clarity, grammar, and punctuation, and writing intended for use in the products listed above
  
  
• reviewing public-relations material

• a bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing/Communications or related field, or equivalent experience
  
  
• minimum two years of editing experience
  
  
• demonstrated ability to read and edit text that includes mathematical formulas
  
  
• excellent command of English grammar and punctuation
  
  
• the desire and ability to learn the basics of the Stata software
  
  
• the ability to follow and develop StataCorp style guidelines
  
  
• the ability to work with analysts to ensure published content is relevant, accurate, and well written

Starting wage is commensurate with skills. Stata offers an excellent benefits package.

Please indicate job code ED-2 on your response. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter by email or fax to

Lisa Gilmore
Email: hrd@stata.com
Fax: 979-696-4601