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- Our firm, a cutting-edge solutions provider in the healthcare technology sector, is in search of a sharp Part-Time Technical Writer based in Toledo, OH. We're innovators, problem-solvers, and committed to clear, concise technical documentation that allows end users to easily comprehend our product offerings. **The Opportunity** We're not looking for someone to merely reiterate technical information; rather, we're after someone who can effectively and imaginatively translate our product features into user-friendly guides, tutorials, and FAQs. This is a hybrid role where you'll blend remote work with time in our Toledo office for collaborative sessions and deeper product understanding. The position is part-time, approximately 20 hours a week, with scheduling flexibility. The individual will report to the Documentation Manager. **Key Deliverables** * Crafting in-depth user manuals and product documentation for our suite of software solutions. * Creating training guides to help end-users adopt and maximize the effectiveness of our technology. * Developing compelling visual aids (diagrams, charts, and screenshots) to enhance comprehension. * Managing the documentation lifecycle, from initial creation to version control and updates. * Collaborating with software engineers, product managers, and support staff to ensure content accuracy and relevance. * Assisting in maintaining consistent brand messaging across all technical documentation assets. * Working on different iterations of product manuals. * Addressing feedback regarding user documents, as it pertains to errors, or difficulty locating requested content. **What You’ll Bring** * Proven aptitude in technical writing, including proficiency in crafting technical documentation that’s clear and accessible. * Hands-on familiarity with documentation tools and software such as MadCap Flare, Adobe RoboHelp, or similar platforms. * Experience creating, maintaining and updating online documentation. * A demonstrated knack for translating complex technical details into plain language for a diverse audience. * Outstanding research and analytical abilities to extract and validate technical content. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of effectively engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Adaptability to working in a fast-evolving, dynamic environment and responding positively to shifting priorities. **Traits We Appreciate** * **Critical Thinking**: You assess information logically, ensuring clarity and accuracy in your documentation. * **Detail-Oriented**: You obsess over the small things to get to the best version possible, while adhering to the provided documents. * **Organized**: You know your projects and deadlines. **Compensation and Benefits** As part of our team, you will have opportunities to: receive mentorship from leaders in their fields; have flexible work arrangements that facilitate an enriching life both inside and outside of work; receive recognition of milestones. Our benefits include: * Competitive Hourly Rate: Starting at $25 per hour, commensurate with skills and expertise. * Professional Development: Budget allocations for external training and certification. * Health Coverage: Company health insurance, effective after 90 days. * Paid time off If you have a passion for technological content creation, we want to hear from you. We strive to present equal opportunity for growth. Your skill set can take our solutions and end-user education to new levels.Toledo, OHHybridPart-time$25/hour + BenefitsTechnical Writing & Editing7 days ago
- Our organization, dedicated to advocating for vulnerable communities in Newark, NJ, is seeking a passionate and skilled technical editor and writer to enhance our communication strategies. As a pivotal member of our communications team, you will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire action, alongside managing documentation for grant reporting. We're not just looking for someone who can write and edit, but someone who understands the nuance of conveying complex information to diverse audiences. **Your Impact:** * Refine raw data and complex findings into easily digestible, user-friendly content for grant reports and community updates. * Collaborate across teams to produce impactful communication materials, ensuring accuracy and message consistency. * Ensure our digital presence is clear, concise, and compelling, adhering to the highest standards of communication excellence. * Provide editorial support to team members, enhancing overall communications effectiveness. * Craft engaging, error-free content that amplifies our mission and initiatives across various platforms. **Crafting a Difference:** We seek a professional with a strong grasp of technical writing and editing. Proven project management skills are crucial. The ability to meet deadlines in a mission-driven environment is critical. Experience in nonprofit or related sectors is a plus, bringing a unique perspective to our content creation. Key qualifications we're looking for include: 1. A background in communications, journalism, English, or a related field, demonstrating a scholarly preparation that underpins your skills. 2. A proven track record in technical writing and editing, showcased by a portfolio of impactful content. 3. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, ensuring every piece of content meets our quality benchmarks. 4. The capacity to work autonomously while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented setting, balancing independent creativity with shared goals. 5. An empathetic understanding of community issues, driving your commitment to our mission. **Benefits That Matter:** Our commitment to our team goes beyond the ordinary, offering an array of advantages designed to bolster your wellbeing and professional journey: * Generous paid time off, emphasizing work-life harmony. * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring you're always at your best. * Professional growth opportunities, fostering your ongoing learning and development. * Retirement planning options, securing your financial future. * A supportive work culture, amplifying team success and unity. **We Offer More Than Just a Job:** Here, you're joining a group of people dedicated to achieving positive change. Your contributions are seen and cherished, and you're given countless chances to learn and develop. Our dedication to justice extends to both the communities we serve and our own team. If you have a strong passion for communicating social impact, your work ethic is above reproach, and have the needed editing and writing skills, you are most likely the type of individual we would welcome onto our team.Newark, NJHybridFull-time, Contractor$60,000 - $80,000 per yearEditing, Technical19 days ago
- We're an established professional services firm in Cleveland, Ohio, seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Editor to join our growing team. If you possess a keen eye for detail, a passion for maintaining accuracy, and an unwavering commitment to producing flawless documents, this could be the ideal opportunity to refine your editing acumen. This position is available as both on-site or hybrid, providing flexibility. **Role Essence** The incoming editor will become the standard-bearer of quality, responsible for safeguarding our company's reputation through vigilant review and improvement of our written material. In this role, your focus will extend across a broad range of document types, including reports, client communications, internal publications, and marketing collateral. This position calls for someone deeply attuned to grammar, syntax, style, and overall clarity, with the tenacity to flag errors that others might miss. Your role is about more than correcting mistakes, it's also about elevating the overall professionalism and consistency of our corporate image. **Daily Nuances of the Role** * Thoroughly reviewing all written content to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling * Ensuring consistency in style, voice, and tone across all company documents * Collaborating with writers and subject matter experts to enhance clarity and readability * Upholding and enforcing our internal style guide * Managing version control and archiving of edited documents * Identifying and correcting inaccuracies in factual information * Adhering to project deadlines while delivering high-quality editing * Providing constructive feedback to writers to improve their writing skills * Conducting quality assurance checks on finished products * Staying updated with the latest trends in language and grammar conventions **Ideal Background & Knowledge** We seek individuals who have honed a sharp eye for textual precision. * Proven track record in professional editing * Strong command of the English language, grammar, and syntax * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Knowledge of AP Style or other common style guides * Familiarity with project management tools is valued * Comfortable with short turnaround times in a fast-paced environment * Undergraduate preparation in English, journalism, communications, or related study * Exposure to editing within the professional services domain * Portfolio demonstrating past achievements **Employee Resources and Wellbeing** We invest in your future. That's why we provide our team with access to: * Health insurance options with full medical, vision, and dental benefits. * Generous allotment of paid leave that allows for work/life balance * Employer contributions towards your financial retirement security * Professional training workshops for continual skill improvement * Tuition credits toward relevant continuing scholarly endeavors. We actively endorse a diverse and egalitarian workplace. Qualified applicants receive review regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, or physical capability.Cleveland, OHOn-site or HybridFull-time$50,000 - $65,000 per yearEditing19 days ago
- We're seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Technical Writer in the heart of New York City to bridge the gap between our complex engineering solutions and our diverse clientele. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform intricate technical specifications into easily digestible and user-friendly documentation. If you are a skilled communicator with a knack for demystifying complex concepts, this might be your ideal professional evolution. As our Technical Writer, you will immerse yourself in our product development lifecycle, working closely with engineers, product managers, and customer support teams to deeply understand the features, functionalities, and underlying logic of our software and hardware offerings. Your primary responsibility will be to craft comprehensive and accurate documentation that empowers our users to effectively leverage our technologies, minimize support inquiries, and maximize their overall satisfaction. This encompasses creating user manuals, API documentation, troubleshooting guides, installation instructions, and knowledge base articles tailored to varying levels of technical expertise. **Key Responsibilities** * Developing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, including user manuals, API references, and knowledge base articles. * Collaborating with engineering and product teams to understand product functionality and translate complex information into clear and concise documentation. * Conducting thorough research on product features, specifications, and intended audience to ensure accurate and effective documentation. * Editing and proofreading documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy. * Implementing and adhering to documentation standards and best practices. * Staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve documentation quality and relevance. * Creating diagrams, illustrations, and other visual aids to enhance understanding. * Collecting and analyzing user feedback to identify areas for documentation improvement. * Managing documentation version control and ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date. * Contributing to the development of training materials for internal and external audiences. **Necessary Talents** * A background that displays a proficiency in technical writing, ideally within a software or hardware development environment. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts simply and clearly. * A knack for attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. * Experience working with documentation tools and content management systems. * Familiarity with API documentation standards and best practices. * The capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. * An aptitude for learning new technologies quickly. * Knowledge of industry standard writing styles like Chicago Manual and AP Style * Proficiency with documentation authoring software. **What Awaits You** * Competitive salary, commensurate with skill set and professional footprint. * A complete benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. * Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual. * 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. * Professional advancement potential within a fast-growing business. * A collaborative and innovative professional atmosphere. Enjoy the fast paced, always something new, NY work environment from our hybrid role.New York City, NYHybridContractor$80,000 - $100,000 yearlyTechnical Writing & Editing19 days ago
- Our team in Cape Coral is looking for a dedicated contractor to elevate our product documentation and customer support materials. If you are adept at unraveling technical jargon, possess sharp attention to detail, and thrive in environments that value clarity above all else, we want to hear from you. **Your Creative Mission** * Refine and update existing user manuals and API documentation. * Generate informative content such as FAQs, how-to guides, and video scripts. * Ensure all documentation aligns with the latest product updates and industry best practices. * Work closely with product developers and customer support to gather information and identify gaps. * Maintain a uniform writing style and voice throughout all product-related documentation. **What You Bring to the Table** * Previous professional journey in technical writing or a similar area. * Exceptional clarity in translating technical concepts for diverse audience segments. * Familiarity with documentation tools like Confluence, ReadMe.io, or similar. * A penchant for problem-solving and continuous improvement. * Ability to thrive both on-site and in hybrid arrangements. **Skills That Spark Our Interest** * Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. * Prior working history within a software or technology environment. * Project portfolio featuring examples of your writing versatility. * A strong understanding of user experience principles and content optimization techniques. **Perks & Privileges** We appreciate the energy our contractors bring, and we aim to support their work and wellbeing. Our advantages include: * **Adaptable Schedule:** A flexible framework for structuring your working hours, designed to complement personal obligations. * **Innovative Space:** Engage in a lively, tech-inspired locale optimized for interaction and innovation. * **Professional Development Resources:** Resources designed for contractors to cultivate proficiencies and grow their industry expertise. * **Health Programs:** Opportunities to partake in programs promoting both physical and mental wellness. * **Collaboration:** Engaging projects that provide opportunities for contractors to closely collaborate with innovative and diverse teams.Cape Coral, FLOn-site / HybridContractor$30 - $45 per hourTechnical Editing22 days ago