Editor Full-time Job

Responsibilities:

Create and produce templates for documents and forms adhering to company standards.

Ensure all documents and materials are professionally maintained using company templates.

Set publication standards, establishing clear SOPs and protocols.

Proofread, review, edit, and verify documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Conduct research to accurately edit and produce technical documentation.

Write, organize, structure, and format specifications, manuals, policies, and procedures.

Maintain Document Standard Templates for internal use by employees.

Manage database/files of document versions for easy reference.

Requirements:

General Competencies:

Attention to Detail: Specialist level

Ability to Work Under Pressure: Advanced level

Planning and Organization: Specialist level

Specific Job Competencies:

Knowledge of word processing software packages (e.g., VBA): Advanced

Knowledge of editing and text-publishing methods, standards, and practices: Advanced

Proofreading: Specialist

Experience/Knowledge/Qualification:

Minimum 10+ years of experience in professional writing, editing, and proofreading.

Excellent command of English language (grammar, usage, diction, style).

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, or related field/Certification in English Linguistics.

Preferred: 5+ years of experience in defense industry technical environment.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field.

Preferred: Arabic language proficiency as a mother tongue.

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.