(Remote) Technical Writer, Research & Development

Harris Computer; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Writer to enhance their documentation processes. This role involves collaborating with product teams, maintaining technical content, and ensuring high-quality documentation standards. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity offers career advancement and flexible work options, making it an ideal position for those looking to grow in the Information Technology sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee contributions and fosters a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Work Options

Employee Stock Ownership

Retirement Savings Matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical communications and information design.
• Advanced knowledge of documentation and collaboration software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand technical and product documentation content.
• Collaborate with Product Management to clarify documentation needs.
• Manage the generation of documentation throughout its lifecycle.

Skills

Technical Communication

Information Design

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in English

Degree in Technical Writing

Tools

Documentation Software

Desktop Publishing Software

Web Authoring Software

Job description

Industry: Software Company in the Information Technology Solutions space

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive pay and bonus structure
- Comprehensive job benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
- Flexible work options available
- Employee stock ownership and retirement savings matching programs

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Maintain and expand on current technical and product documentation content
- Establish content and distribution guidelines based on audience
- Collaborate with Product Management to clarify documentation needs and requirements
- Conduct interviews with developers, consultants, and subject matter experts for data gathering
- Participate in Product Development planning sessions to ensure documentation specifications are met
- Plan and strategize structural and content changes in documentation
- Provide copy editing, technical editing, and proofreading services
- Manage the generation of documentation throughout its lifecycle
- Plan and facilitate meetings related to documentation management

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Writing, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience in technical communications and information design
- Advanced knowledge of documentation and collaboration software
- Advanced knowledge of desktop publishing and web authoring software
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Experience in handling multiple projects concurrently
- Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience working with programming languages
- Understanding of and experience in the Utility industry
- Familiarity with style guides such as Microsoft Manual of Style, AP, or Chicago Manual of Style

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