Technical Writer 2/4P108

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Birmingham is seeking a Publications Specialist to enhance employee comprehension of safety-related information. Responsibilities include transcribing meeting minutes, writing safety communication materials, and reviewing safety program guides. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and strong writing/editing skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role emphasizes collaborative work to communicate important safety and health information effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with core values.
• In-depth knowledge of grammar, style, punctuation, and editorial principles.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe meeting minutes during safety incident investigations.
• Review and edit safety program guides for consistency.
• Write safety communication materials like presentations and emails.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Overview

The Publications Specialist for Alabama Power will serve as a technical resource within the APC Safety and Health department. This individual will consult and collaborate with project stakeholders to plan, design, develop, and produce a variety of publications aimed at enhancing employee comprehension of safety-related information. These publications may include policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals, emails, memos, meeting transcription reports, presentation slides, executive summaries, and “one-pagers.”

Responsibilities

• Transcribe meeting minutes during safety incident investigations and create concise, timely reports based on these minutes.
• Review and edit safety program guides, procedures, forms, and guidelines to ensure consistency and readability.
• Write safety communication materials, including presentations, emails, memos, alerts, and safety topic content.
• Attend and provide on-site support for employee safety events and initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Alabama Power’s core values.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of grammar, style, punctuation, and editorial principles.
• Ability to understand complex information and effectively communicate it to diverse audiences with varying professional backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint and Teams is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with stakeholders ranging from executives to field personnel.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong prioritization and task execution abilities.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.
• Familiarity with safety and/or engineering terminology is a plus.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the effective communication of safety and health information across the organization, requiring strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.