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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
BENEFITS
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
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
BENEFITS
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead assistant editor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or a specified house style
- Experience with content management systems such as WordPress or similar platforms
- Strong copyediting and proofreading skills with close attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple editorial projects and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with digital publishing workflows and SEO writing principles
Tips for Your Lead Assistant Editor Job Search
Tailor your resume for each outlet
Lead assistant editor roles at a trade magazine differ sharply from those at a digital news site or academic press. Swap in the publication type, style guide (AP, Chicago, MLA), and content format most relevant to each opening so your resume reads as a direct match.
Build a portfolio with edited samples
Hiring editors want to see before-and-after edits, not just polished final pieces. Include a sample showing your markup, structural changes, and line edits on a real piece to demonstrate exactly how you improve a writer's work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead assistant editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that name your style guide
Job postings that specify AP, Chicago, or a house style signal an employer who values precision over generalist editing. Filtering for those listings lets you apply where your existing style expertise gives you a concrete edge over candidates with broader but shallower backgrounds.
Prep for a skills-based editing test
Many editorial employers send a timed copyediting or structural edit exercise before the first interview. Practice on dense, error-heavy text under a timer, and ask the recruiter upfront whether a test is part of the process so you can prepare the right way.
Negotiate title clarity alongside compensation
Lead assistant editor sits at a tricky mid-level, and titles vary widely by organization. When you reach the offer stage, clarify whether the role carries direct reports, project ownership, or a defined path to associate editor so the title reflects the actual scope of your work.
Lead Assistant Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead assistant editors?
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, CDS Visuals, and Ursus are hiring the most lead assistant editors right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, Kansas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at media companies, academic publishers, and digital content studios.
How many lead assistant editor jobs are remote?
About 75% of lead assistant editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the largely digital nature of modern editorial workflows. Roles focused on digital content, online media, and newsletter production tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions at print publications or academic presses more often require in-office presence.
How do you become a lead assistant editor?
Start with a degree in English, journalism, or communications and build editing experience through internships, freelance copyediting, or entry-level editorial assistant roles. Develop fluency in at least one major style guide, assemble a portfolio of edited work, and progress through assistant editor positions where you take on project ownership and mentoring responsibilities before moving into a lead role.
Can you get hired as a lead assistant editor with little or no experience?
Direct experience in a formal editorial role strengthens your candidacy, but candidates who lack it can break in by showing strong copyediting samples, contributing to campus publications or independent outlets, or completing freelance editing projects. Demonstrating that you can manage a piece from raw draft to publish-ready copy, even outside a staff role, addresses the core concern most hiring editors have.
What does the lead assistant editor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your editorial background and style guide knowledge, followed by a timed editing exercise that tests your copyediting accuracy and structural instincts. A final round typically involves a panel interview with senior editors and may include a discussion of a piece you edited, covering the decisions you made and why.
Where can I find and apply to lead assistant editor jobs?
You can find and apply to lead assistant editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your editorial background, content focus, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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