Technical Writer

thatgamecompany; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

thatgamecompany seeks a Technical Writer to create comprehensive documentation for its in-house tools supporting the game Sky: Children of the Light. This contract role involves writing user documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product user experience, and ensuring content quality and accessibility. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in technical writing, especially within software or gaming contexts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical writing or similar role.
• Familiarity with SaaS products and software development terminology.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain user-facing documentation including guides, FAQs, and release notes.
• Develop intuitive in-app help and tooltips.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate technical information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, or related field

Tools

Google Docs

Confluence

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Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Remote - US & Canada

Job Type: 6 Month Contract, potential for full-time hire

Rate: up to $55 p/h USD

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thatgamecompany is looking for a Technical Writer to develop documentation for our in-house tools that are used to support our flagship title Sky: Children of the Light. Our internally-developed applications are a fundamental part of live-operating Sky for millions of active players.

As a Technical Writer, you will play a vital role in enhancing our product user experience by creating high-quality documentation and in-app help content. You will work closely with product managers, developers, UX designers, and support teams to ensure our content is accurate, accessible, and helpful.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain user-facing documentation including user guides, how-tos, FAQs, and release notes
• Develop concise, intuitive in-app help and tooltips that support users at the point of need
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and validate technical information
• Ensure content is consistent in tone, style, and formatting across the product and documentation
• Organize and structure content to make it easy to search, navigate, and consume
• Participate in product testing and documentation reviews to ensure accuracy and usability
• Update and revise content in line with product changes and user feedback
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing or similar role (internships may count towards this requirement)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex concepts in clear, simple language to multiple audiences with differing levels of technical literacy, including internal and external developers and users
• Familiarity with SaaS products and general software development terminology
• Experience writing for a SaaS application or working in a software development environment
• Basic understanding of documentation tools such as Google Docs, Confluence, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and a user-focused mindset
  
  

Bonus Points

• Passion for gaming, and experience writing technical documentation in the game industry
• Familiarity with content management systems, version control (Git), or help authoring tools
• Understanding of UX principles and how documentation fits into the user journey
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge
• Exposure to tools like Figma and Jira
• Passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving documentation quality
  
  

We look forward to meeting you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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