Remote Technical Writer for Employee Benefits SPDs

Eliassen Group; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks a Technical Writer for an Employee Benefit Program project on a remote engagement. You will draft technical benefit communications and SPDs, collaborating with client teams to deliver clear, compliant content across print, web, video, and social formats.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong writing and editing skills, and knowledge of ERISA and retirement/health benefit plans. Bachelor's degree required; English/Marketing/Communications preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills across audiences and formats.
• Experience drafting Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and other technically detailed benefit communications.
• Ability to partner with technical consultants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity when drafting legally required documents under ERISA.
• Ability to structure SPDs and benefit guides for logical organization, clear labeling, and modularity to enable quick answers and AI-assisted extraction.
• Growth mindset with focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working across teams in fast-paced, client-facing settings.
• Commitment to inclusivity, building trust, and influencing outcomes through thoughtful communication.
• Project management.
• General research and fact checking.
• 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft technical content for benefit communications.
• Draft custom content across multimedia formats including print, web, video, and social for client campaigns.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams to meet client objectives and deliver accurate, high-impact work.

Skills

Writing

Editing

SPD drafting

ERISA compliance

Project management

Team collaboration

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eliassen Group seeks a Technical Writer for an Employee Benefit Program project on a remote engagement. You will draft technical benefit communications and SPDs, collaborating with client teams to deliver clear, compliant content across print, web, video, and social formats.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong writing and editing skills, and knowledge of ERISA and retirement/health benefit plans. Bachelor's degree required; English/Marketing/Communications preferred.