Technical Writer at Horizontal Talent in San Diego, California

Job Description:

*Candidates must complete a background check & drug screen upon offer*

Duties:

• Work closely with engineering and product management to plan, create, and maintain user-focused technical documentation for multiple product features or applications, in alignment with an established content strategy


• Provide input to help shape future content strategy for the product or business unit you help to support


• Contribute to the continued evolution of content development processes, DITA-based information model, and writing style and standards


• Develop a strong understanding of the product ecosystem and expert knowledge of the specific product area and user base you support

Skills:

• Understanding of content development life cycles and processes


• 6+ years work experience in technical communication


• Samples of your prior technical writing work or other writing that demonstrates your ability to communicate complex ideas and technical information clearly


• Experience authoring in the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) or another XML-based structured authoring architecture


• Experience independently planning, creating, and delivering documentation in a fast-paced, globally distributed software development environment


• Ability and eagerness to demonstrate leadership by mentoring other writers, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and helping diverse cross-functional teams collaborate effectively to deliver exceptional results

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field plus a minimum 6-10 years' experience depending on job level


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $15 - $39 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.


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