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Lead Editor jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 covers advanced-degree candidates while EB-3 covers degreed professionals, and per-country backlogs mean priority dates vary significantly by nationality.
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We’re looking for a technical editor to join our SEL University team, which trains power system engineers, technicians, and managers to meet their immediate and long-term workforce training needs. Our experienced instructors and instructional designers create courses that cover topics ranging from fundamental power system principles to hands-on SEL product application and testing.
As an editor, you will work closely with instructional designers to produce courses that are technically accurate with content that flows well and meets our style. You will also collaborate with video producers, graphic designers, writers, and others to develop a wide variety of content, from webpages and news stories to posters, flyers, and videos. The content you work on directly supports SEL education initiatives related to the electronic devices we manufacture, which play a critical role in ensuring power system safety and reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an SEL University Lead Editor, a typical day might include the following:
- Copyediting or proofreading an eLearning course, presentation, webpage, or email to meet grammar, punctuation, and company style standards.
- Collaborating with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and writers to ensure content is accurate and clear.
- Rewriting content to align with SEL tone and voice, brand philosophy, and goals.
- Collaborating with other editors to meet deadlines and ensure consistency across projects.
- Designing technical diagrams with vector graphics software as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You have a degree in English, technical communications, or a related area.
- You have 6+ years professional editing experience.
- You have advanced proofreading, writing, grammar, and communications skills.
- You have work experience as a technical editor, a copyeditor, or a similar role that involves writing or editing technical content.
- You have the ability to work under limited supervision in high-pressure situations and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines.
- You have the ability to receive and incorporate editorial and technical feedback into your editing processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’s a plus if you have:
- An M.S./M.A. in English, technical communication, or a related area.
- Experience editing complex technical documentation and/or editing for high-tech or engineering firms.
- Experience with desktop publishing software.
- Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio).
- Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual.
LOCATION
Location - Pullman, WA
This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is 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.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $81,300 - $122,900 annually
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 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.
BENEFITS
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.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for a technical editor to join our SEL University team, which trains power system engineers, technicians, and managers to meet their immediate and long-term workforce training needs. Our experienced instructors and instructional designers create courses that cover topics ranging from fundamental power system principles to hands-on SEL product application and testing.
As an editor, you will work closely with instructional designers to produce courses that are technically accurate with content that flows well and meets our style. You will also collaborate with video producers, graphic designers, writers, and others to develop a wide variety of content, from webpages and news stories to posters, flyers, and videos. The content you work on directly supports SEL education initiatives related to the electronic devices we manufacture, which play a critical role in ensuring power system safety and reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an SEL University Lead Editor, a typical day might include the following:
- Copyediting or proofreading an eLearning course, presentation, webpage, or email to meet grammar, punctuation, and company style standards.
- Collaborating with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and writers to ensure content is accurate and clear.
- Rewriting content to align with SEL tone and voice, brand philosophy, and goals.
- Collaborating with other editors to meet deadlines and ensure consistency across projects.
- Designing technical diagrams with vector graphics software as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You have a degree in English, technical communications, or a related area.
- You have 6+ years professional editing experience.
- You have advanced proofreading, writing, grammar, and communications skills.
- You have work experience as a technical editor, a copyeditor, or a similar role that involves writing or editing technical content.
- You have the ability to work under limited supervision in high-pressure situations and recognize the criticality of meeting stringent deadlines.
- You have the ability to receive and incorporate editorial and technical feedback into your editing processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’s a plus if you have:
- An M.S./M.A. in English, technical communication, or a related area.
- Experience editing complex technical documentation and/or editing for high-tech or engineering firms.
- Experience with desktop publishing software.
- Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio).
- Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual.
LOCATION
Location - Pullman, WA
This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is 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.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $81,300 - $122,900 annually
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 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.
BENEFITS
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.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Editor
Document your editorial specialization early
Gather byline archives, masthead credits, and published style guides before you approach employers. PERM requires proof of a specific role, so evidence tying your credentials to a defined editorial specialty strengthens the job description your employer files with DOL.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Editor and cross-reference its listed duties with your actual responsibilities. Gaps between your day-to-day work and the O*NET standard can create PERM audit risk, so align your offer letter language before the recruitment phase begins.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Filter by Lead Editor roles on Migrate Mate to find publishers and media companies with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories. Targeting employers who have completed PERM before saves months of educating a hiring manager about the process from scratch.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
If you're a national of India or China, the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories carry per-country backlogs that can delay your I-485 filing by years. Pull the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and factor that timeline into when you negotiate your start date and any probationary review windows.
Request a prevailing wage determination before the offer
Ask your prospective employer to run an OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before the offer letter is signed. If their intended salary falls below the DOL prevailing wage Level II or III threshold for Lead Editor, the PERM will fail and the process restarts.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date becomes portable to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same-or-similar editorial role without abandoning your place in the queue.
Green Card Lead Editor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Lead Editor role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Lead Editor positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive editorial experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, so the category depends partly on how the position is written and what credentials you actually hold.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for editorial roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to a specific employer, renewed in three-year increments, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits create backlogs for some nationalities.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for a Lead Editor hire?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically including job postings in a Sunday print newspaper of general circulation, three additional recruitment steps required for professional occupations, and a 30-day job order with the state workforce agency. The employer documents that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. This process takes roughly 60 to 90 days before the PERM application can be submitted to DOL.
How do I find publishers and media companies that sponsor green cards for Lead Editors?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories, so you can search specifically for Lead Editor roles at organizations that have completed PERM before. This matters because editorial employers vary widely in their willingness to sponsor permanent residence, and many publishing companies have never initiated the process despite hiring foreign nationals on temporary status.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 has been approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 for you and request that USCIS honor your original priority date, avoiding the back of the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar editorial occupation without the new employer needing to restart PERM from scratch.