Position Summary
Contiem's Technical Writers create documentation and processes for multiple verticals. This is a position that works on multiple kinds of projects and enjoys learning new things. The ideal candidate background includes 3+ years of experience working as a Technical Writer.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Take a big-picture view of large amounts of content, determining the content information model and the best way to simplify the authoring process for this content.
- Interface with clients and take initiative to gather information, including using existing resources, researching, calling Subject Matter Experts (SME), and utilizing software applications to obtain information and screenshots.
- Develop client documentation for a variety of products and industries.
- Ensure that documents are accurate and follow the clearly defined standards.
- Coordinate with SMEs Project Managers, and the writing team to ensure that the right information is getting to the right people and that the documentation produced is accurate and follows clearly defined standards.
- Be detail-oriented and understand the best practices principles of good technical writing.
Qualifications
U.S. citizenship.Bachelor's degree in technical writing, journalism, communications, or a related field.5-7 years of experience in technical writing, with technical writing being your primary job function.Experience in researching and gathering relevant technical data from subject matter experts.Excellent interpersonal and general business communication skills.Experience working independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Demonstrated success as a self-starter working in an environment driven by budget, scope, and deadlines across multiple clients / projects.Experience in a client-facing positionRequired technical tools / skills :
Microsoft WordAdobe InDesignSkills & Technical Tools
Oxygen XML Editor (or like editor)DITA / XMLNotes : Please note, this job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Benefits
3 weeks of PTO, 8 paid holidays, 5 additional days for life events such as adoption, childbirth, and marriage.Free medical, dental, vision, life insurance and coverage.401(k) with 100% match of up to 2% of contributions and with immediate vesting.Tuition & Professional Membership Reimbursement.Employee Referral bonus.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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