REMOTE Technical Writer

DESIGNWORKS; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join their team in New York. The successful candidate will contribute to creating essential user manuals and documentation, while working closely with various teams. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in technical writing and a passion for clear communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical writing.
• Proficient in help authoring tools.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality user manuals and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct research with subject matter experts.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Research

Collaboration

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing

Advanced degree (MA) preferred

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

STC certification

CPTC certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create high-quality user manuals, guides, and documentation to support our products and services.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and marketing.
3. Develop and maintain documentation standards, style guides, and best practices.
4. Conduct research and interviews with subject matter experts to gather information for documentation.
5. Edit and revise documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
6. Develop and maintain documentation for multiple audiences, including customers, employees, and partners.
7. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in technical writing.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.
2. Advanced degree (e.g., MA) preferred.
3. Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing or a related field.
4. Professional certifications, such as STC or CPTC.
5. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Proficiency in help authoring tools, such as MadCap Flare or Adobe FrameMaker.

BAYLEY MAGARET
DESIGNWORKS
15728 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: [phone]

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