Assistant Editor

* Entrepreneurial culture
* Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
* Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
* Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
* Premier office and research facilities and equipment
* Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
* Outstanding research support services
* Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
* Flexible work hours
* Family friendly
* High staff retention rates
* Leadership development and wellness programs
* Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
* Relocation assistance (if eligible)
* Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
* TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.
* Your primary duty station will be TTI Bryan Headquarters, located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. You are required to report to this location for the first
** 30
* * days of employment. Following this initial period, a flexible work arrangement may be approved at the agency’s discretion.
* The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
* *** A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.***
* *** In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate
**** Edit technical reports and other written materials using electronic in-file markups. Use customized specifications or standard edit practices, apply editing knowledge, and provide sound reasoning to indicate necessary and suggested changes. Perform proofreading, file comparisons, application of editorial styles, consistent writing style, and grammar and clarity checks. Other editorial duties as needed. (40%)
* Design and format of technical documents:
Provide formatting recommendations and assistance for technical documents laid out in Microsoft Word files. (20%)
* Expertise and assistance in use of Microsoft Word:
Assist with formatting documents, compatibility issues, and conversion to portable document format (PDF) files. Conduct trainings if needed. (15%)
* Processing, tracking, and documenting work performed:
Use spreadsheets, databases, files, and other methods to document and track tasks performed. Develop and implement methods and processes when needed. (10%)
* Expert assistance in file conversion to portable document format (PDF) files:
Assist with file conversion to portable document format (PDF) files including attention to interaction, linking, electronic accessibility, and format. (5%)
* Compliance of document files with electronic accessibility requirements:
Assist with electronic accessibility compliance, issues, and techniques regarding document files. (5%)
* Other duties as assigned:
Perform other tasks applicable to team and position. (5%)
* Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or technical editing/writing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 2 years of related work experience.  + High school diploma and six years of experience.  + Associate’s degree and four years of experience  + Masters degree and no experience
* Ability to use the English language with precision, clarity, and correctness in both written and verbal communication.
* Familiarity with editorial styles, including but not limited to Associated Press Stylebook and The Chicago Manual of Style.
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