Technical Writer

Swanson Reed - R&D Tax Credit Specialists; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an experienced writer to join their team. You will utilize your writing, editing, and proofreading skills on a variety of technical documents, including client reports and technical papers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business Writing, Journalism, or Science along with at least one year of experience in handling technical documents. The role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to produce high-quality written materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with technical documents is desirable.
• A self-starter with an inquisitive mind and effective relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and materials to understand product technologies.
• Observe production and developmental activities to detail operating procedures.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments for revisions in previously published materials.
• Finalize documents to ensure proper flow with raw data.
• Format and organize documents including reports and presentations.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Collaborate with writers and the chief editor.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Proofreading skills

Collaboration

Technical understanding

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science

Job description

Swanson Reed is thelargest specialist R&D tax and innovation advisory firm. We service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion dollar Government Owned Corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer.

Your Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity exists to utilize your writing, editing and proofreading skills on a full range of technical documents.Your responsibilities will include:

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
• Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers.
• You will also be expected to take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document. Reports can include global practice newsletters, client reports, technical/white papers, speeches, presentationsand business documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science.
• 1+ years experienceworkingwith technical documents is desirable.

A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach complemented by exceptional relationship management skills will excel in this role.