Standards Publications Specialist

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity foraStandards Publications SpecialistatUL Standards & Engagement.This is a hybrid opportunity based inEvanston,ILor Raleigh-Durham, NC

TheStandards Publications Specialistwill support the publication of standards and related content in support of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE)mission to make the world safer, more secure, and more sustainable. Leveraging experience in technical editing, document preparation, and XML-based publishing, the Standards Publications Specialist will ensure standards content isaccurate, consistent, accessible, and publication-ready across digital and traditional publishing platforms. The Senior Standards Publications Coordinator will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders tomaintaincontent integrity and contribute to continuous improvement of the standards publishing process.

UL Standards & Engagement:

AtUL Standards & Engagement(ULSE),weexpand the boundaries of safety science tocreate a more secure and sustainable world. Formore thana century, we havecreated new safety standardsand shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.Weidentifycritical safety and sustainability issues, askingtoughquestions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.Join us and work with ourStandardsteamswho develop the standardsrequiredto putthat knowledgeinto practice.

Whatyou'lllearnandachieve:

AstheStandards Publications Specialist,youwill play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you:

• Coordinate and support publishing activities associated with the development, maintenance and release of standards, technicaldocumentsand related publications.

• Prepare, edit, proof and formatstandardscontent, ensuring accuracy, adherence to style requirements and readiness for publication.

• UtilizeOxygen XML Editor to review, edit, andvalidateXML documents used within structured publishing workflows. Apply working knowledge of NISO Standards Tag Suite (STS) to support content tagging, document structure validation, metadata management, andpublicationquality assurance activities.

• Review tables, figures, charts, references, annexes, and other document elements to ensure formatting consistency, proper organization, and alignment with publishing standards.

• Conduct comprehensive quality control reviews toidentifyand resolve formatting, content, structural, and publication-related issues prior to release.

• Maintainorganized records, document repositories, version control processes, and supporting documentation to ensure traceability and effective content management.

• Collaborate with standards development teams, technical contributors, and internal stakeholders tofacilitateefficient publishing workflows andtimelyproject completion.

• Identifyopportunities to improve publishing processes, tools, and workflow efficiencies, and recommend practical solutions to enhance quality and productivity.

• Manage multiple publishing assignments simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while consistently meeting established deadlines, service expectations, and quality standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Whatyou'llexperience working atUL Standards & Engagement:We have pursued our mission of workingfora safer, more secure,and sustainableworldfornearly 130years,embedding conscientious stewardshipintoeverything we do.

• People:Our people make us special.You'llwork with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network,becauseour approach is collaborative. We collaborateacross disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here.Weseewhat'son the horizon anduse ourexpertiseto build the foundations of a safer future.You'llhave the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Growandachieve: We learn, work,and grow togetherthroughtargeted development, reward,and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and fosterpartnershipsthat enable us to pursue abeneficentfuture in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards:All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest anadditional4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

Whatmakes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Demonstratedapplication and knowledge in technical editing, document preparation, proofreading, andpublicationquality assurance with exceptional attention to detail.

• Knowledge of structured content principles and XML-based publishing environments, including the ability to navigate and support digital publishing workflows.

• Experience in Oxygen XML Editor for content editing, review,validationand document management activities.

• Experience with NISO STS or comparable XML tagging used within standards or structured content publishing.

• Ability to evaluate system functionality,identifyroot cause, and recommend practical solutions.

• Practical knowledgein the area ofspecialization with the ability to execute end-to-end processes or structure projects to deliver successful outcomes.

• Problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues withexpertisein developing and implementing contingency plans.

• Strong communication,presentationand facilitation skills, withabilityto communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills withabilityto manage detailed publishing activities from initiation through final release.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Publishing, Information Science, Library Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years related work experience.

• Experience in preparing, editing, and quality assuring publication-ready technical documents.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data,conveneexperts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability,ultimately enhancingsocietal well-being.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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