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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.
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 editor jobs.
- Five or more years of editing experience with at least two in a senior or lead capacity
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of writers or editors
- Proficiency with content management systems and editorial workflow tools
- Strong command of one or more style guides such as AP, Chicago, or a house style
- Experience developing and enforcing editorial standards across a publication or content team
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Editor Job Search
Tailor your resume to editorial scope
Lead editor roles vary widely in scope, so your resume should reflect whether you managed a small team, oversaw a full content calendar, or owned editorial standards across a publication. Generic editor resumes get passed over fast.
Build a portfolio with editorial decisions
Hiring managers want to see the choices you made, not just polished final pieces. Include before-and-after edits, editorial briefs you wrote, or style guides you developed to show your judgment, not just your output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by content volume
Organizations publishing daily or running large content operations hire lead editors more urgently than those with light publishing schedules. Focus your search on media companies, large brand publishers, and enterprise content teams where the role is a true leadership need.
Prepare editorial case studies for interviews
Many lead editor interviews include a take-home editing assignment or ask you to walk through a past project. Have two or three editorial decisions ready to explain in detail, including what you changed, why, and what result it produced.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Lead editor roles differ sharply in what you actually own. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether you control hiring, set editorial standards, or manage contributors, since those responsibilities affect your leverage and your long-term career trajectory.
Lead Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead editors?
The most active employers for lead editors right now are Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Descript, and CDS Visuals, and the most openings are in Washington, California, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Media companies, digital publishers, and enterprise marketing teams tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many lead editor jobs are remote?
About 83% of lead editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much editorial work can be done asynchronously. Roles focused on digital content strategy and copy editing tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to print production or in-house brand work more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a lead editor?
Start by building several years of hands-on editing experience across different content types, then move into roles where you review other writers' work rather than only producing your own. Develop a specialty in a subject area or format, contribute to or own a style guide, and take on informal mentorship of junior writers. Hiring managers promote editors who show editorial judgment and the ability to set standards, not just execute them.
Can you get hired as a lead editor without much experience?
Breaking into a lead editor role with limited experience is possible if you compensate with strong portfolio evidence of editorial decision-making. Editing a publication, newsletter, or content channel on your own, even outside a formal job, demonstrates the ownership mindset employers want. Pitching yourself for a senior editor role at a smaller organization first is often the fastest path to a lead title with real leadership responsibilities.
What does the lead editor interview process look like?
Most lead editor interviews include an initial screening with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a panel interview with editorial leadership and sometimes a cross-functional stakeholder. Expect at least one practical component, either a take-home editing assignment or a live exercise reviewing a piece of content. Final-round conversations typically focus on how you set editorial standards, handle disagreements with writers, and manage competing deadlines across a team.
Where can I find and apply to lead editor jobs?
You can find and apply to lead editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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