Top 71 Writers & editors Jobs in Illinois

Technical Publications Manager
Echo Incorporated —Lake Zurich, IL
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Comedy Writer
Spotter —Lemont, IL
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
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Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Editor, Consumer Industry
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Copy Editor
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Editor, The CTO Club
Black & White Zebra —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Recruiting
- Senior level
Senior Editor, The CFO Club
Black & White Zebra —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Accounting
- Recruiting
Senior Editor, People Managing People
Black & White Zebra —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Recruiting
- Senior level
Bilingual Editor (Mandarin/English) - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Chicago, IL
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
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Technical Writer
Marathon TS —Scott AFB, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Administrative experience
- SharePoint
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Technical Writer 3
Meridian Technologies —Peoria, IL
- Contract
- Oracle
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Writer, Enterprise Storytelling
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $114,700 - $194,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Editorial Coordinator, Scientific Journals
Institute of Food Technologists —Chicago, IL
- $68,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Editing Assistant II (Hybrid)
American Medical Association —Chicago, IL
- $23.63 - $30.83 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
Pendo Content Developer
Applied Systems, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Documentation Analyst with Data Modelling background
Infinity, a Stamford Technology Company —Chicago, IL
- Mid-level
- Office
- Leadership
Senior Editor, The COO Club
Black & White Zebra —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Team management
- Product management
- Recruiting
Senior Editor, Economics & Financial Services
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $113,100 - $208,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Editor, Digital Content
Bain & Co. —Chicago, IL
- $109,500 - $131,500 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Senior Proofreader
RR Donnelley —Warrenville, IL
- $42,400 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Technical Publications Manager

Echo Incorporated -
Lake Zurich, IL

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Job Details

$110,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) 5% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Research
Managing projects

Full Job Description

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is hiring a Technical Publications Manager! This role will lead a collaborative team of Technical Writers and oversee technical document development, content management, and web management for all technical publications. The Technical Publications Manager supports service and consumer-facing literature across ECHO Inc.’s North and South American dealer and distributor network. In addition, this position will partner with ECHO and Yamabiko Japan authoring teams to drive and implement an enterprise-level content strategy. This position offers a salary range of $110,000–$125,000, based on experience and qualifications.

This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

ECHO’s benefits include:

11 paid holidays
Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid PTO
5% 401K match
Tuition Reimbursement

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of technical writers, including hiring, coaching, goal setting, and performance management.
Establish team objectives, goals, and performance metrics to drive engagement and productivity.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance content quality and efficiency.
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, SOPs, and process maps.
Evaluate current authoring tools and research emerging technologies within the publications industry.
Define and execute strategic plans for content management and authoring tools (e.g., XML/DITA, CMS).
Partner with Yamabiko Japan and ECHO authoring teams to align best practices, responsibilities, and market requirements.
Manage and execute cross-functional projects supporting technical publications.
Participate in product development and product launch meetings.
Serve as a key stakeholder for technical literature across all new product development and launch initiatives.
Oversee publication schedules to ensure alignment with product launches, engineering changes, and release timelines.
Collaborate with outsourced suppliers to review, modify, and standardize (“ECHOize”) CAD drawings and artwork.
Ensure all publications meet compliance, safety, style, format, and market requirements.
Manage translation processes, including vendor selection, performance, and cost negotiations.
Respond to inquiries from distributors, dealers, field teams, and customers regarding technical documentation and parts.
Oversee translation, printing, and digital publication of materials, including electronic parts catalogs.
Manage vendor relationships, including purchase orders and invoice approvals.
Support financial planning by participating in budget reviews and managing departmental expenses.

Job Experience/Skills:

Experience with desktop publishing, structured content, XML/DITA, and content management systems (CMS).
Strong project management experience
Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective leadership and strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior management experience preferred.
Proven project management experience required.
Technical background in small engines, automotive, or related industries.
Experience with enterprise system integration preferred.
Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and or related field or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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