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- 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, Technical22 days ago
- We're a fast-growing San Francisco startup dedicated to revolutionizing how people interact with technology. As a Contractor Technical Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in making our complex software accessible and understandable to a diverse audience. Our ideal candidate isn't just a skilled writer; they're a technical problem-solver with a passion for clear, concise documentation. **Your Contribution: Crafting Clarity** Your primary focus will be creating and maintaining high-quality documentation for our software products. This includes everything from user guides and API references to troubleshooting articles and code samples. You'll work closely with our engineering, product, and support teams to gather information, identify documentation needs, and ensure accuracy. Think of it as translating intricate algorithms into user-friendly stories. **Key Responsibilities: Tasks at Hand** * Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for our software products. * Write clear, concise, and accurate user guides, API references, and other technical content. * Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and support teams to gather information and ensure accuracy. * Create tutorials, code samples, and other resources to help users understand and utilize our software. * Identify and address gaps in existing documentation. * Contribute to the development of documentation standards and best practices. * Adapt documentation style to different audiences (developers, end-users, internal teams). * Maintain an up-to-date understanding of our software products and related technologies. * Contribute to our internal knowledge base. **Desired Experience: The Ideal Candidate** * Demonstrable history in technical writing, with a portfolio of sample documentation. * Hands-on expertise with software development processes and technologies. * Familiarity with documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., Confluence, Markdown). * Solid understanding of API documentation and best practices. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. * Adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment. **Foundational Training: The Academic View** A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, technical writing, or a related discipline is generally expected, but equivalent real-world aptitude is also heavily weighted. **What We Offer:** * Competitive contract rates, reflecting your level of expertise. * Remote work flexibility – set your own hours. * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a high-growth startup environment. * Collaborative and supportive team culture, dedicated to helping you succeed. * Professional growth and development opportunities as our company expands. * Direct impact on the user experience of our software products. **Company Culture: What's It Like Working Here?** We're a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to building innovative and impactful software. We value collaboration, creativity, and a growth mindset. You will be encouraged to share your ideas, take initiative, and contribute to our team's collective success. If you're someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, loves learning new things, and wants to make a difference, you'll fit right in.San Francisco, CARemoteContractor$60 - $80 per hourTechnical Writing22 days ago
- Our San Diego-based tech company needs a contractor with serious technical writing skills and a talent for translating complex code into user-friendly documentation. Forget boring manuals; we're looking for someone who can craft compelling tutorials and interactive guides that even the newest users will understand. If you are a Technical Writer who wants to work for a company pushing the boundaries of what AI can do, then read on! **A Day in the Life** * Transform detailed specifications and architecture designs into clear, concise, and complete documentation. * Create detailed software documentation for our products. This will include tutorials, how-to guides, and API documentation. * Organize, categorize, and clarify information so its relevant to end users. * Collaborate with development, testing, and customer service teams to determine the exact specifications of our software products. * Design, plan, and develop training material for the end users, customers, and internal technical support and education team members. * Maintain library of reference documentation for both hardware and software systems, as well as customer facing and internal policies. * Plan, design, and prepare documents according to established standards. * Provide support for user documentation and internal publication, and establish style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations. * Help internal groups prepare effective visual communication materials. **Essentials to Succeed** * A vocational background in technical writing with a proven background in computer science and software development is a big plus. * The proven ability to develop written material for hardware, software, and technical design and specification programs. * Solid skill-set to review documents from technical and non-technical contributors, as well as the expertise and training to give useful recommendations. * Capable to build working relationships with a number of engineering and technical project managers to plan documents and create a solid project plan. * A solid commitment to writing the finest technical documents available in order to maintain product standards. * Know-how to implement innovative technical solutions, and contribute towards creating cutting-edge technology solutions. **What We Offer** * *Health and wellbeing:* we’ve got you covered with full medical, vision and dental insurance. * *Snacks and lunches:* Enjoy free snacks and company-sponsored lunches. * *Continuous learning:* a culture that emphasizes learning with training and tuition reimbursement benefits to realize your career goals and dreams. * *Competitive pay:* salary + bonus + equity, because when the company wins, all team members should be rewarded.San Diego, CARemote/On-siteContractor$50 - $75 per hourTechnical Writing22 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 & Editing22 days ago
- We're looking for a versatile Technical Writer to join our growing team in Oklahoma City. This is not your average documentation role. We need someone who can translate highly complex technical jargon into easy-to-understand user guides, API documentation, and internal knowledge base articles. You'll be working closely with our software engineers, product managers, and customer support teams to ensure our users have the resources they need to succeed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, loves problem-solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities:** * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for our software products, including user manuals, API references, and troubleshooting guides. * Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and accurate content. * Write and edit various technical documents, such as release notes, installation guides, and white papers. * Maintain and improve the organization and structure of our existing documentation library. * Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in technical writing. * Participate in product design and development discussions to ensure documentation is created proactively. * Work with the customer support team to identify and address documentation gaps. * Create video tutorials and other multimedia content to enhance the user experience. * Conduct user research to understand documentation needs and preferences. * Ensure all documentation meets our quality standards and style guidelines. **Skills That Shine:** * A history in technical writing, ideally within the software industry. * Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies. * Expertise with documentation tools, such as MadCap Flare, Confluence, and Git. * Superb communication and interpersonal skills. * Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting. * Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. * Capacity to quickly grasp technical concepts and explain them in a clear, concise manner. * Knowledge of API documentation standards (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger). * Experience with creating video tutorials and multimedia content. * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. **Benefits to Oklahoma City Employees:** We offer a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and a competitive compensation package. Additionally, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide ample opportunities for professional development. Our office, located in the heart of Oklahoma City, is close to vibrant restaurants and cultural venues. Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% covered. We match up to 6% on 401k contributions immediately and we supply employees with subscriptions to professional development and continuing education. The position can grow within our firm. We support ongoing personal and educational development. The PTO allowance is generous, and we give 12 observed holidays per year.Oklahoma City, OKRemote / On-siteContractor$60,000 - $80,000 per yearTechnical23 days ago