As a Technical Writer, you will produce high-quality documentation for the Viva suite, collaborate with various teams, and adapt technical content for users.
1. General
- Job Title: Technical Writer
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: Remote
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you contribute to the creation of user and administrator content for the Viva suite of products?
- How do you ensure that the content you create is relevant and up-to-date?
- How comfortable are you with using tools like GitHub and Markdown?
- Can you provide examples of documentation you have created for a technical audience?
- Do you enjoy working on diverse projects and integrating new features into existing products? Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: Our client is a leading technology company specializing in software solutions and cloud services.
- Role Summary: As a Technical Writer, your main objective will be to produce high-quality documentation for the Viva suite of products, with a specific focus on integrating Copilot into Viva Engage. Your work will play a crucial role in enabling users to effectively utilize and navigate the products.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Collaborate with clients to determine subject material and technical specifications.
- Develop and test user scenarios that demonstrate how to use the products.
- Interact with product experts, managers, engineers, designers, and researchers to identify content needs.
- Provide guidance and instruction on writing styles to support documentation creation.
- Contribute to the documentation plan, reviewing data to inform improvements.
- Adapt technical language to customer-friendly content.
- Utilize Microsoft publishing products C3 and GitHub (preferred but not required).
- Conduct technical writing, editing, and proofreading for Microsoft.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Style Guide (preferred, not required).
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, journalism, or communications.
- 5-7 years of experience in technical writing.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience in creating documentation for a technical audience.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Familiarity with GitHub and Markdown.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your technical writing skills within a dynamic and innovative company.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please submit your resume online, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have a non-discrimination policy and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We provide accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at **[email protected]**.
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