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- Our mission-driven organization seeks a diligent and versatile Content Architect to spearhead our efforts in distilling complex programmatic information into engaging and accessible resources for the New York City community. The ideal candidate merges technical prowess with a storyteller's flair, enabling us to extend our outreach and optimize understanding of the services we provide. This role blends content generation, management, and strategy, offering ample opportunities for innovation in a vital city. If you possess a blend of curiosity, attention to detail, and a sincere passion for simplifying the sophisticated, we encourage you to explore how you can serve a pivotal role with our team. **Crafting Informative Narratives** This central function entails taking complex concepts regarding program execution and translating these ideas into blog posts, online guides, and various resources digestible to our constituents. It's not simply about conveying the bare minimum facts but ensuring the context is properly tailored for maximum readability and user comprehension. Examples would include but not be limited to: 1. Concisely explain technical program methodologies through visually rich infographics. 2. Craft step-by-step guidebooks and resource documentation for user onboarding. 3. Work with multiple stakeholders and experts to identify crucial messaging opportunities and insights. **Information Architecture Leadership** You will influence how data is structured, categorized, and retrieved to maintain optimal functionality. This entails regular audits of documentation, implementing versioning best practices, and staying ahead of content drift to verify information remains factual, relevant, and valuable for years. * Overseeing all internal knowledge archives related to company processes. * Refining SEO optimization to make resources easily discovered within New York's diverse web sphere. * Designing taxonomy schemes and nomenclature guides tailored toward content consumers. **Essential Knowledge and Skillset** The applicant should offer practical expertise related to web development technologies, understanding information architecture practices, with a background in communications. * Background knowledge regarding HTML and CSS fundamentals preferred. * Proven capability in developing and administering document control methodologies. * Outstanding written communication skillset focused toward multiple target groups. * Prior hands-on involvement generating user resources and documentation. **Compensation and Benefits Profile** We offer a competitive compensation scheme aligned with non-profit organizational structures, highlighting our strong dedication to enabling growth via: * Competitive salary and health benefits packages with options focused on local New York healthcare groups. * Commitment toward career enrichment possibilities, with stipends allocated toward regional courses. * PTO includes flex-time and compassionate off-days. Join our fast-moving culture dedicated to delivering vital initiatives and impactful results in this one-of-a-kind cityscape. If these prospects appeal to you, we wish to hear your narrative!New York City, NYRemote, HybridContractor, Full-time$70,000 - $90,000 yearlyWeb Content, Technical8 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 & Editing20 days ago