Technical Writer Job Description

1. Technical Writer Job Description Technical Writer Job DescriptionPosition OverviewReporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, the Technical Writer is responsible for writingand editing technical documentation for the organization’s products. This person must haveexcellent research skills, must be able to organize their ideas, and be able to translatetechnical terms into text that any reader can understand.Responsibilities • Develop and maintain installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and online help for both customers and employees. • Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, while working independently and with other writers. • As an integral part of cross-functional product teams, this person must learn the products by hands-on experience. • Complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. • Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publishers to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication. • Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, methods of reproduction and binding. • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence. • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

2. • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. • Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. • Assist in laying out material for publication. • Review manufacturer and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.Job Requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical writing role. • Advanced computer skills especially Microsoft Word, AuthorIT, Corel Draw, FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. HTML experience is also required. • Must have excellent verbal communication skills. • Must be flexible and have ability to interact with all levels in the organization. • Highly motivated individual able to grasp complex software and learn quickly. • Must have a demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines. • A Bachelors Degree and 2 years work experience is required. However, 5 years experience in Technical Writing will waive educational requirements. • A sample of prior work must be presented at interview • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. • Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. • Assist in laying out material for publication. • Review manufacturer and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.Job Requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical writing role. • Advanced computer skills especially Microsoft Word, AuthorIT, Corel Draw, FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. HTML experience is also required. • Must have excellent verbal communication skills. • Must be flexible and have ability to interact with all levels in the organization. • Highly motivated individual able to grasp complex software and learn quickly. • Must have a demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines. • A Bachelors Degree and 2 years work experience is required. However, 5 years experience in Technical Writing will waive educational requirements. • A sample of prior work must be presented at interview