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  • Our team is looking for a talented Technical Writer to develop clear, concise, and accurate documentation for our rapidly expanding product line. If you have a knack for explaining complex technical concepts in a simple and understandable way, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our success. **The Opportunity** As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of technical documentation, including user manuals, API documentation, developer guides, and online help systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and support staff to ensure that our documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. A passion for detail, an insatiable desire for learning, and the ability to translate dense data into accessible insights are essential for success in this role. **Key Functions** * Create and maintain technical documentation for our products * Work closely with engineers, product managers, and support staff * Review and edit technical documentation written by others * Create diagrams, illustrations, and other visuals to enhance documentation * Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends * Manage the documentation review process * Keep the documentation up-to-date with new releases * Contribute to the style guide **What You’ll Bring to the Table** * Experience crafting various types of user documentation: user guides, administrator guides, installation guides, and troubleshooting materials. * Practical familiarity using documentation tools and platforms to write, format, publish, and manage technical content. Understanding of MadCap Flare and Sphinx is a plus. * Demonstrated skill in transforming intricate information and processes into well-structured, coherent, and usable content. * Robust attention to detail, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and compliance with editorial standards. * Capacity to independently gather relevant information by interacting with technical experts and using self-led research techniques. * A dedication to creating accessible content for varied experience levels and multicultural backgrounds. **Even Better If You Have** * A technical certification to validate abilities in an IT-related discipline, like technical writing, or relevant industry qualifications, solidifying domain competence and capabilities. * Proficiency using collaborative project management and content creation tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders. * Experience operating inside agile software development environments and actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. * Innate knack for troubleshooting and issue resolution to help enhance support documentation. This aptitude is crucial to improve product experience through relevant solutions. **Benefits and Perks** * Remote work arrangements * Flexible work hours * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Professional development opportunities This role, based remotely, lets you tap into St. Petersburg's growing tech scene while working from your home office. Embrace the blend of coastal living and professional engagement!
    St. Petersburg, FL
    Remote
    Part-time, Freelance
    $25 - $40 per hour
    Technical Writing
    7 days ago
  • Seeking a seasoned freelance technical writer to elevate our documentation process in Memphis, TN! Our company, a growing software firm, develops cloud-based solutions for the healthcare industry. We're looking for a detail-oriented individual with a knack for translating complex information into easily digestible user guides, API documentation, and troubleshooting resources. This is a remote opportunity but with a preference for candidates located in or near Memphis for occasional on-site collaboration. **Your Assignment:** * Crafting precise and engaging technical documents including installation guides, user manuals, tutorials, and FAQs. * Developing and maintaining thorough API documentation for developers integrating with our platform. * Working alongside our engineering and product teams to gather crucial product information and understand feature changes. * Implementing and adhering to documentation standards and style guides. * Improving existing documentation based on user feedback and support requests. * Developing diagrams, illustrations, and flowcharts to clarify technical concepts. * Contributing to the overall success of our product by improving the user experience. **Critical Skills for Success:** * Proficiency in Markdown, HTML, and other documentation formats. * A thorough understanding of software development lifecycles and documentation processes. * Ability to independently investigate subject matter and collaborate with internal experts. * Mastery of technical terminology and communication styles. * Excellent writing and editorial capabilities with acute attention to grammar and detail. * A solid portfolio highlighting prior technical writing accomplishments. * Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing deadlines, and produce results in a fast-paced setting. **Scholarly Preparation:** * A bachelor's degree in technical communication, journalism, computer science, or similar field is desirable. * Technical writing certifications are a plus. * A learning background that encompasses the creation, execution, and delivery of product and/or software documentation. **What We Offer:** * Competitive compensation commensurate with skills and career path. * Collaborate with passionate product experts and software developers. * Flexibility to influence product direction by streamlining user interactions. * Expand your proficiency in various software and documentation approaches. * Remote work option with occasional onsite meetings in Memphis, TN. This freelance technical writing position is ideal for someone who loves unraveling complexity, is committed to clarity, and wants to contribute meaningfully to the user journey of our clients and employees. Your contribution will support an easier user experience with software created to positively impact lives throughout the healthcare spectrum. A familiarity with healthcare software compliance and terminologies (HIPAA, HL7, etc.) is a massive bonus! If you are ready to join our energetic software staff, provide your most modern samples and credentials for analysis!
    Memphis, TN
    Remote, On-site
    Freelance
    $45-$65 per hour
    Technical
    9 days ago
  • Seeking versatile communications expert in Oakland! We're a quickly-growing startup dedicated to simplifying financial literacy for the modern world, and we need a *Technical Content Strategist* to help us shape our educational materials. Our ideal candidate is passionate about both finance and accessible learning. If you're a natural communicator and a wizard with words, we're eager to hear from you! Let's break down complex ideas together and empower people through engaging content! **The Challenge Ahead:** * Orchestrate a holistic content plan for educational resources related to personal finance, including articles, guides, and micro-learning modules. * Work closely with our team of financial specialists and instructional designers to bridge technical expertise with user-friendly delivery. * Champion consistent branding across all forms of media while optimizing material for organic reach. * Lead keyword research initiatives in line with modern SEO tactics and keep current with all updates to content generation * Manage content output calendars alongside design personnel ensuring well-crafted design in order to convey core messaging goals. * Evaluate campaign performance against identified KPIs; recommend changes where improvement can create elevated traction through increased reader engagement rates, for increased reach * Ensure adherence when reviewing regulatory protocols within heavily mandated industry parameters; monitor alterations and revisions when changes arise impacting the core themes addressed through campaign material dissemination streams **Key Expertise We're Searching For:** * An undergraduate understanding that can highlight and inform decisions in line with content architecture development plus execution timelines * Proven portfolio documenting ability in designing strategy related initiatives focused upon optimizing informational resources geared explicitly around consumer engagement * Extensive competence leveraging platforms, encompassing mediums varying widely across formats- podcasts & vlogs plus documentation software/tools all become utilized from your comprehensive repertoire set. * Demonstrable skill establishing cross disciplinary dialogues between sector-oriented technical teams alongside consumer focus divisions aiming toward improving comprehensive solutions-building workflows synergistically. * Familiarization integrating methodologies incorporating adaptive responsive learning management system applications plus incorporating AI enhancements strategically aligned content delivery aims. **The Perks:** * Competitive hourly or fixed-rate fee depending on project needs (we respect work). * Fully flexible schedules, work when and where the energy is finest. * Possible opportunity growing in concert company progress plus expanding commitment! * Contributing openly within innovative community devoted around altering how average people attain awareness in financial education!
    Oakland, CA
    Remote
    Freelance, Full-time
    $60,000-$85,000/year
    Content Marketing, Technical
    9 days ago
  • We're a small, passionate team building a new type of educational platform. Our users crave clear, concise explanations of complex technical topics. That's where you, as our new freelance Technical Content Creator in Los Angeles, come in. We need someone who thrives on taking jargon-filled documentation and transforming it into accessible learning experiences. If you love crafting tutorials and user guides that truly empower others, we want to hear from you. **The Role** As a remote, part-time technical content writer, your core mission is to create documentation and learning content for our online platform. This means you’ll be diving deep into various software systems, APIs, and databases, then translating that knowledge into something a beginner can understand. Think less "manual" and more "interactive learning journey." Your focus will be writing guides, tutorials, explainers, and FAQs that demystify tricky concepts. You’ll also collaborate with our product team to ensure accuracy and consistency across all materials. No corporate nonsense, just clear, engaging explanations that help our users achieve their goals. We're building a community and need someone excited about helping other learn. **Key Responsibilities** * Craft detailed and easy-to-understand documentation for our platform. * Develop interactive tutorials and walkthroughs. * Write clear, concise FAQs and troubleshooting guides. * Collaborate with our product team to ensure accuracy. * Review and edit existing documentation for clarity and consistency. * Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in technical communication. * Use SEO best practices to ensure content is findable. **What You Need** * Practical mastery of technical writing principles and methodologies. * A knack for explaining complex topics simply. * Professional evolution that includes experience documenting software systems. * Industry exposure to different documentation formats. * Solid grasp of SEO strategies and their application in content creation. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **You’ll Rock This If** * You geek out over well-organized documentation. * You get a thrill out of turning jargon into plain English. * You have strong opinions on the Oxford comma. * You’re a self-starter who can manage your time effectively. * You enjoy working remotely and collaborating with a distributed team. **Why Join Us** * **Flexible Hours:** Set your own schedule and work when you’re most productive. * **Remote Work:** Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. * **Growth Potential:** As a startup, we're growing fast, and your role will evolve. * **Meaningful Impact:** Help empower learners around the world with clear and accessible documentation. * **Creative Freedom:** Contribute your ideas and shape our content strategy. **Perks:** * Remote First Culture * Learning & Development Stipend * Equity Options
    Los Angeles, CA
    Remote
    Freelance, Part-time
    $30-$50 per hour
    Technical & Web Content
    10 days ago
  • Seeking a versatile freelance technical copywriter in Irvine, CA, who thrives in a fast-paced hybrid work environment. As our organization expands its suite of services, we need a proactive content specialist to enhance our documentation and marketing material. This role demands an individual capable of transforming complex technological information into clear, concise copy that engages both expert and non-expert audiences. **What You'll Contribute:** * Craft compelling technical documentation for new and existing software solutions. This encompasses user manuals, API documentation, and troubleshooting guides. * Develop engaging marketing content, including white papers, blog posts, and case studies, showcasing the applications and advantages of our tech offerings. * Collaborate closely with product development, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure accuracy and alignment of technical messaging. * Adapt writing styles to suit diverse platforms and media, maintaining a consistent brand voice. * Optimize content for SEO and readability, ensuring it reaches and resonates with the target demographic. * Manage content lifecycle from inception to publishing, adhering to deadlines and project requirements. **Desired Attributes:** * A professional journey displaying expertise in technical communication and copywriting, ideally within the tech or software domain. * Proven capability in translating sophisticated technical details into easily digestible content for a range of audiences. * Hands-on expertise with content management systems (CMS) and documentation tools. * Academic background in English, journalism, computer science, or a related field provides a solid learning foundation. * Deeply understands SEO principles and their practical application in content generation. * Remarkable communication and collaboration capabilities. **Why Choose Us:** * **Competitive Compensation**: Offering an advantageous freelance rate depending on expertise and project scale. * **Professional Development**: Engagement in challenging projects that sharpen abilities and expand industry insight. * **Creative Freedom**: An environment that encourages original concepts and unique contributions. * **Hybrid Flexibility**: The opportunity to combine remote operation with on-site interaction in our Irvine location. * **Culture**: We recognize and acknowledge great work. This technical copywriter role is essential to improving communication, refining our business development and growing the user adoption of our expanding list of technological solutions.
    Irvine, CA
    Hybrid
    Freelance
    $45 - $65 per hour
    Copywriting, Technical
    10 days ago