Friday, August 2, 2013

[itroundtable] Looking for a Tech Writer

 

Looking for a Tech Writer Position...W-2 $45/hr long term contract position. Any help would be greatly appreciated (and up to $100 in referral fees)!

1. Develop, deploy and perform all documentation development life cycle processes such as Research, Text and Graphics Design, and all press-quality production responsibilities, for pdf, hardcopy, and help system components of required documentation for all audiences for a defined set of Products.

2. Adhere to all defined standards, styles and branding guidelines for the type of documentation developed

3. Manage assigned documentation development and implementation projects to meet both release and customer deadlines.

4. Create and publish product FAQs within support articles in Knowledge base, as required.

5. May be called on to provide limited support for additional tasks beyond strict technical writing efforts.

 

III. KEY REQUIREMENTS

5+ years' experience in documentation, 3+ years producing graphics from both concept and screen captures. Experience in producing training materials is a definite plus. Also should have the requisite skills to produce the following

Ability to take complex concepts and translate them into quickly assimilated and easily retained information, through the development of clear, comprehensive graphics, and concise presentation of textual information.

Experience using MadCap Flare version 8 (or higher) for production of either print/pdf documentation or online help files. Additional experience using SnagIt and Capture highly desired but not mandatory. If no Flare experience, experience with Framemaker version 10 (or above) and/or RoboHelp version 9 (or above) will be considered.

Effective at interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs), without negatively impacting their schedules, and leveraging other existing resources for required information (including ramping up and using the product)

Ability to understand the priorities and scope for document deliverables, handle fluid priorities and deadlines, and to produce quality documentation on very tight schedules.

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with demonstrated ability to learn quickly.

_________________________

Janine Crowley Kramer

Staffing Practice Leader

FYI Solutions

janine.crowley@fyisolutions.com

Direct (973) 909-0376 

Cell (201) 615-5461

Office (973) 331-9050

 

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