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Technical Writer
Summary
Title:Technical Writer
ID:29061
Department :Documentation
Location:13971
Description
Technical Writers work with a strong content team and are committed to delivering top-quality product documentation. The Technical Writer analyzes, develops, revises, and publishes technical and administrative information for product and internal documentation. This position is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. A wide degree of independent judgment, discretion, and latitude is expected. Remote work is possible, depending on location. 
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain technical product documentation including technical articles, white papers, and help files 
  • Collaborate with an agile development team to create content deliverables for UI text, documentation, and blog posts following company and department standards
  • Review the user interface for usability and user-friendliness
  • Research and translate technical information into user-friendly terminology
  • Create and publish video tutorials to explain complex information
  • Exemplifies the Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Follow-through
Qualifications
  • Written Communication - able to clearly and concisely explain complex technical data in a simple way for non-technical audiences; able to concisely explain technical data to technical audiences; able to display meticulous attention to detail; able to edit work for spelling and grammar
  • Comprehension skills - able to understand role-based scenarios; able to think like a user
  • Planning/Organizing skills - able to prioritize work activities, use time efficiently, and work through large projects in a self-motivated manner
  • Adaptability - able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Computer knowledge - strong knowledge of word processing software; strong knowledge of electronic communication systems; familiarity with navigating the internet; become proficient using Git, familiar with Perl, familiar with Markdown
  • Research skills - able to conduct independent research using a variety of methods, and ask questions about unfamiliar concepts
  • Product life cycle knowledge – strong understanding of the documentation life cycle
  • Travel - Occasional local and/or overnight travel may be required
Education/Experience
  • BA/BS degree in Technical Writing or related field preferred
  • At least six months of technical writing and software documentation experience
  • Web hosting industry experience is preferred
In return for all the above, we offer the following:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Full Health, Vision, and Dental coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Free on-site lunch (for on-site employees)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Casual Working Environment
  • 401K Matching

EEO Statement

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