Technical Writer

Job Description:

The main function of a Technical Writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files. This role will be focused on documentation editing, organizing, and consolidation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology

• Maintain records and files of work and revisions

• Confer with client to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications

• 2-4 years experience required

• Experience in in creating documentation for a technical audience

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

• Ability to read some programming code

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Required Skills:

Writing and Technical Communication
Interest in Stem/Background in Stem
Technical Language –Markdown, anything other than Word