Job Description :
Technical Writer/Editor | Annapolis, MD
6 months+



The agency will be implementing a new financials system to replace the existing legacy system. The technical writer-editor will help the implementation project team, and end-users as follows:
Prepare and edit new business procedures and “help” documentation using a variety of media tools;
Coordinate training;
Prepare and distribute project progress documents;
Manage communications with end-users on project progress and roll-out using a variety of web-based tools.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in collecting and organizing information for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and nontechnical personnel. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.
Write and edit new business procedures, “help” procedure documentation, and media rich video artifacts using a variety of book formatting and video tools.
3. Coordinates training.
4. Prepares, edits, maintains, and distributes project progress documents using MS-Word, Excel, MS Project, and Agile reporting tools.
5. Prepares and executes communications with end-users on project progress and roll-out activities via blogging, private social media, SharePoint, and select video media tools

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associated degree in writing from a two-year accredited college.
General Experience: At least five (5) years’ experience in a professional writing and editing capacity.
Specialized Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in preparing and editing documents, including technical documents. Also includes researching for applicable standards.

Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master degree in writing or related field.
General Experience: At least two (2) years writing and editing experience in a variety of formats, including print, digital, blogs, social media, and video.
Specialized Experience:
o At least two (2) years’ experience with various government and professional writing standards such as CSM, APA, MLA, etc.
o At least two (2) years’ experience using MS Word to edit and prepare manuscripts.
o At least two (2) years’ experience preparing documents with Adobe PDF, Adobe In-design, and Adobe Photoshop.
o At least one (1) years’ experience using multi-media video tools such as Ulead, Final Cut Pro, or Adobe Premier CC to produce user information materials.
o At least one (1) years’ experience using Twitter, Facebook, or similar social media outlets to communicate with user/customers.
o At least one (1) years’ experience coordinating user online conference events.


Client : multiple

             

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