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Lead Editor roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and the annual cap and selection process apply. TN visa and E-3 visa pathways are also available for Canadian, Mexican, and Australian nationals.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Editor
Frame your editing portfolio for specialty occupation
Lead Editor positions must clear the specialty occupation bar, so your portfolio should demonstrate that your role requires a directly related degree. Highlight projects that demanded editorial judgment rooted in journalism, communications, or a specific subject-matter discipline.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct wage level before you sign anything, so you can flag any shortfall early in negotiations.
Target newsrooms and publishers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for editorial roles. Active LCA history signals that a company's legal team already knows the H-1B sponsorship process, cutting your onboarding risk significantly.
Check whether your degree field directly matches
A general liberal arts degree can complicate a Lead Editor H-1B petition if it doesn't map to the role's subject area. Review the O*NET profile for your specific editor title to understand what educational backgrounds USCIS expects to see documented.
Ask about PERM timing if you need a green card
Lead Editor roles are employer-sponsored under EB-2 or EB-3, and PERM labor certification can take a year or more before an I-140 petition is filed. Raise the green card pathway question during the offer stage, not after your first H-1B extension.
Use TN or E-3 to bypass the H-1B lottery
If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, Lead Editor qualifies under the TN USMCA writer or journalist category. Australian nationals can apply for an E-3, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, avoiding the H-1B selection process entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Editor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Lead Editor positions typically qualify because the role requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a closely related field. The employer must demonstrate this degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles at digital outlets where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny, so the job description language matters.
Which visas can sponsor a Lead Editor working in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path and covers all nationalities, though it's subject to an annual cap and selection process. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use TN status under the USMCA writer or journalist category. Australian nationals qualify for the E-3, which requires an LCA but has no lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is also available for longer-term candidates.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Lead Editor visa candidates?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for editorial roles, searchable by city and job type. This lets you focus your applications on publishers, media companies, and content organizations that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than pitching the idea from scratch.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B or E-3 degree requirement?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, provided it's in a field directly related to editorial work. A credential evaluation from a recognized service strengthens the petition. For E-3 specifically, consular officers apply the same equivalency standard, so a degree evaluation is worth obtaining before your interview.
Can a Lead Editor on OPT or STEM OPT transition to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as communication technologies or computational journalism, a 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you additional time while your employer prepares an H-1B petition. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT. For standard OPT, your 12 months of work authorization covers one H-1B cap season. Cap-gap protection extends your status if your petition is filed and pending.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lead Editor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.