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- Our Austin-based startup, riding the wave of the burgeoning tech scene (and determined to "Keep Austin Weird" while we do it!), needs a sharp, adaptable blog writer. We're not just looking for someone to churn out content; we want a passionate individual who can infuse personality, creativity, and a deep understanding of digital trends into every post. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, are ready to embrace challenges, and possess a natural flair for storytelling, we want to hear from you! **The Opportunity: Beyond the Ordinary Blog Post** We're envisioning a content strategy that doesn't just inform, but captivates. As our freelance blog writer, you'll be the voice behind our brand, crafting engaging content that resonates with our target audience. You'll delve into diverse topics, from emerging technologies and industry insights to captivating user stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our startup journey. We are an on-site position where you will work among a team to foster growth in the blog and overall content on our site. Your main priorities include: 1. Generating interesting posts to entice users to learn more about our product. 2. Maintaining current SEO standards so that our user base expands rapidly. 3. Crafting copy that is informative but also fun for users to read. **Your Artistic Profile: The Ideal Candidate** We value passion and creativity over rigid qualifications. However, certain capabilities will put you ahead of the competition. * Proven success creating interesting content (show us what you got!). * Familiarity using SEO keywords. * Reliable and flexible. * Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. * Adaptability. We need writers who are ready to research, take on topics they haven't previously handled, and come out shining. **The Weird Perks of the Job** * Competitive rates. * Flexible schedules. * A chance to make a real impact within a growing company. * A supportive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas will be valued. * Unlimited coffee. * Work alongside other ambitious people. * Develop creative content in an inclusive environment. **What Happens Now: Make an Impression** If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! Send us your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and links to your favorite blog posts or writing samples. Let your personality shine, demonstrate your writing skills, and tell us why you're the best person to help us keep Austin weird!Austin, TXOn-siteFreelance, Part-time$20 - $25 per hourBlog Writing3 days ago
- Calling all technical documentation specialists in the Austin area! Our team is on the hunt for a dedicated contractor to help us scale our documentation efforts. This is an amazing chance to significantly shape the knowledge base for our cloud-native security platform. **The Core Mission** Your main objective: make complex technology simple for everyone. You'll break down the functionality of our advanced system through clear, concise, and highly informative documentation. Collaboration with our engineering and product teams is key to create content that reflects real-world use cases. Think about producing API documentation, user guides, troubleshooting workflows, and maybe even some interactive tutorials. **Main Responsibilities** * Produce and manage technical documentation for our flagship security platform * Cooperate with engineering and product stakeholders to accurately capture features and workflows * Write detailed guides for different user skill levels (basic to advanced) * Organize and maintain documentation archives with consistent formatting * Revise documentation through user input and version releases * Follow style guides to have standardized, clean outputs. **What Makes You the Ideal Candidate?** * Deep knowledge of software development methodologies and architecture * Background using Confluence, Git, and other doc tools * Solid grasp of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Capability to communicate with internal and external team members effectively. * Bonus if you've had field experience or have contributed to large open-source projects * Comfort with remote collaboration, contributing to code documentation, and creating interactive demonstrations **The Academic Angle** An academic background in computer science, engineering, or technical communication isn't necessary, but strongly favored. You should have an intellectual foundation that highlights problem-solving and creative insight. **Perks of Joining Our Team (Contractor Edition)** * Competitive hourly rates * Complete location flexibility * Be a pivotal part of a high-growth, venture-backed Austin firm * Lots of latitude to manage projects independently * Experience scaling tech content in a real-world startup setting * Chance to grow quickly as the documentation platform improves **Our Austin Culture** We balance ambition with the "Keep Austin Weird" approach. We foster an environment where work and life seamlessly blend to promote high value outputs. A lot of the team can be found near Zilker Park or one of the city's incredible food trucks in the evenings, and even on weekends! If that vibe appeals to you, come join our fast-growing cloud-native security firm. This contractor role is perfect if you are a technical writer looking for the next big challenge to grow from and contribute to! Jump in and help us create clear content to take our team to the next level!Austin, TXRemote, HybridContractor$45 - $65 per hourTechnicalabout 2 months ago