Overview
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN), an online community and educational resource for veterinarians, is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join our communications team and worldwide VIN family in Davis, CA. This is a hybrid position with onsite work. Note : relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Position
Technical Writer – Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Translate technical information into accurate and accessible content for veterinarians.
- Research, collect, and analyze technical information from various sources, including communicating with various teams, to gather essential details about products, services, and processes.
- Assess project requirements, priority, and appropriate communication style.
- Plan and structure content for audience comprehension and usability.
- Produce and integrate relevant visual aids into content.
- Edit and ensure content aligns with style guides and quality standards.
- Edit, revise, and update content using internal authoring tools.
- Collaborate with team and cross-team members to achieve content goals, including attending department meetings, communicating release schedules, sharing status updates, and incorporating feedback to improve existing content.
Additional duties include assisting with other related tasks as needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Demonstrates high attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining standards.Translates complex technical language into accessible content for members.Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with frequent communication.Interacts with colleagues to learn about feature functionality.Communicates changes to production timelines clearly and promptly.Proficient in various software programs and quick to learn new systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, web browsers, image editing software, content management systems, and VIN-specific tools).Has basic HTML skills for formatting content.Manages daily, monthly, and quarterly responsibilities effectively.Communicates clearly in written and verbal formats.Works independently and collaboratively.Is adaptable and open to cross-training and adopting new processes.Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience developing help documentation, release notes, and / or instructional manuals, ideally in a veterinary, medical, or scientific context.Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or another relevant field.Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $28 to $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. VIN offers benefits including Medical (with HRA), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA (medical and dependent care), and a 401k with a company match up to 6%, plus vacation and sick time accrued starting on day one.
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