Job Description

What are we looking for in our Technical Writer III?

Title - Technical Writer 3
Duration - 11+ months
Rate - $35 to $42/hr on w2 (depends on exp)
Location - Remote

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or Certifications Required:

• Sponsor is happy to be flexible about the degree aspect if this person comes with the right mindset and experience.

Disqualifiers: N/A

Best vs. Average:

• Self-motivated – someone who not only wants to write but create video artifacts.
• Someone who loves to learn and wants to learn what these products do and to contribute to the product through great documentation.
• Flexible with background – someone who has succeeded in a very fast environment in the past and can quickly ramp / assimilate data from specs and designs.

Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and meeting deadlines.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Experience with technical writing (NOT specs, needs someone who is comfortable with user-focused technical writing) – 5+ years of experience.
2. Experience with assimilating information from technical writing to create artifacts – 5+ years of experience.
3. Experience developing video artifacts – 5+ years of experience.

Summary

The main function of a Technical Writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing, and maintaining technical records and files.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Confer with clients to establish technical specifications and determine subject material to be developed for publication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, English, journalism, or communications.
• 5-7 years of experience required.
• Experience in creating documentation for a technical audience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to read some programming code.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Rate/Salary: $35 to $42/hr on w2 (depends on exp)

Job Tags

Remote job, Flexible hours,

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