Technical Writer

Actalent; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, seeks a Technical Writer in Williamsburg, VA. The role involves outlining, writing, and editing content for eBooks and digital products, collaborating with photographers, videographers, and engineers, and traveling to client sites across the United States.

Training is on-site, followed by a hybrid schedule with some office days. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven technical writing skills for clear, concise content.
• Excellent editing and grammar with professional tone.
• Familiarity with AP or Chicago citation style and applying guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate across photographers, designers, PMs, and engineers.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to client sites nationwide.
• Experience developing digital learning content and media assets.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for target audiences.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Outline, write, and edit text content for eBooks and digital products.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, graphic artists, PMs, and app engineers.
• Travel to client locations to gather information and document on-site details.
• Direct or assist in producing media content including photos and videos.
• Ensure materials follow style guidelines and citation standards (AP or Chicago).
• Review and revise content for clarity, consistency, and quality before publication.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Contribute ideas to improve digital products and user experience.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing & grammar

AP/Chicago style

Cross-functional collab

Travel readiness

Content development

Technical concepts

Client-facing comms

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

This Technical Writer role sits at the heart of digital content creation, focusing on the development of eBooks and other digital products that help transform client workforces. You collaborate closely with photographers, videographers, graphic artists, project managers, and app engineers to outline, write, and edit high-quality text content. You also build strong relationships with clients at their job sites across the United States and support the direction and production of media content, including photos and videos that feature client workers and team members. This position suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced team environment and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats across writing, media, and client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Outline, write, and edit clear, accurate, and engaging text content for eBooks and other digital products.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, graphic artists, project managers, and app engineers to produce cohesive digital learning and communication materials.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients at their job sites across the United States.
• Travel to client locations to gather information, conduct interviews, and capture on-site details needed for technical content and media.
• Assist in directing and producing media content, including photos and videos that feature client workers and team members.
• Ensure written materials follow established style guidelines and citation standards, including AP or Chicago style.
• Apply technical understanding to accurately describe processes, systems, or equipment in a way that is accessible to the target audience.
• Review and revise content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and overall quality before publication.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve digital products and enhance the overall user experience.

Essential Skills

• Proven technical writing skills with the ability to outline, draft, and edit clear and concise content.
• Strong technical understanding to accurately interpret and explain complex information.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite to support the creation and refinement of digital content.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including grammar, structure, and tone appropriate for professional materials.
• Familiarity with either AP or Chicago citation style and the ability to apply style guidelines consistently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with photographers, videographers, graphic artists, project managers, and app engineers.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 25% of the time to client sites across the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background or interest in engineering, with the ability to understand technical concepts.
• Experience or interest in graphic design to support visually engaging content.
• Openness to candidates with a wide range of years of experience and professional backgrounds.
• Comfort directing or assisting in the production of photos and videos in field environments.
• Ability to adapt quickly, wear multiple hats, and contribute across writing, media, and client-facing activities.

Work Environment

This role offers a supportive, close-knit culture where colleagues look out for one another and leadership foster a family‑oriented atmosphere. The organization operates as a family‑run business that places a strong emphasis on caring for employees and providing meaningful benefits in an interesting and dynamic industry. During the first approximately six months, you work on‑site Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for training and onboarding. After training, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule, typically with one to two days per week in the office depending on workload. Travel is an integral part of the role, with about 25% travel expectedgenerally one trip per month for a Monday‑to‑Friday period, where Monday and Friday are travel days and Tuesday through Thursday are client site days; occasionally there may be two trips in a month or no trips in a given month, depending on project needs. You collaborate closely with creative and technical teams and use tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and other digital production technologies to deliver high‑quality content.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Williamsburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

4 weeks PTO, health, dental vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Williamsburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.