Lead Presentation Designer/Editor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Marketing team as a Lead Presentation Designer/Editor in Pullman, WA or Boise, ID. 

As a Lead Presentation Designer/Editor, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, presenters, text editors, and project managers as you edit, update, and develop presentations for webinars, sales kits, seminars, conferences, and other customer-facing events.

A typical day as Lead Presentation Designer/Editor might include:  

• Design, revise, and produce technical marketing and customer training presentations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, graphic designers, and others to develop presentations, plan projects, and meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of expertise in presentation design, including distilling complex concepts to emphasize key messages with infographics, diagrams, animations, icons, graphics, charts, photography, and illustrations within presentations; be recognized as an expert in presentation design for marketing content.
• Follow established visual design standards/processes to ensure quality and consistency. Identify improvements, and help update standards.
• Edit text to fit design standards, to clearly convey the intended message, and to follow advanced style guidelines; write additional copy as needed.

This job might be for you if you: 

• B.A./B.S. or BFA in English, technical writing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience as a presentation or copy editor, or similar role
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and CMOS or another major academic style guide
• Strong editing (proofreading and grammar), writing, and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines
• Experience working on multiple projects with competing resources and due dates

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories:

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.

Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location

Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. 

Boise, ID – This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data: 92,200.00 - 136,500.00 USD

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead Presentation Designer/Editor level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.