Technical Writer

TITLE: Technical Writer

ANTICIPATION DURATON: 6 months

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

Description:

As a Technical Writer, you plan, research, and produce content for medium-sized projects or clearly defined portions of larger projects, with minimal supervision. You identify and build a network of collaborators to determine timelines and discrete tasks for assigned components of a project.

You apply working knowledge of the technical details and/or fundamental concepts of your product or project to:

• Anticipate what information users need,
• Understand how users get that information, and
• Create that information within the scope of the product or project.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and edit content for self and others to improve the content accuracy, clarity, concision, and organization to better meet users' needs.
• Plan and research content and/or information architecture for medium-sized projects that are of moderate to high complexity.
• Participate in planning and prioritization meetings with relevant stakeholders (e.g., engineers, product managers, program managers, marketing, legal, customers) to understand user needs and product/program goals and align content accordingly.
• Manage expectations and maintain relationships with stakeholders with minimal guidance.
• Update content based on product or program changes and user feedback, and update or delete irrelevant or outdated content, with minimal guidance.
• Use working knowledge of the domain and work with subject matter experts to create and deliver content based on project goals and user needs.
• Use appropriate information architecture, format, voice, and style based on the audience and the purpose of the content. (For example, content can be read by end users, customers, and/or be intended to train or evaluate AI systems.)
• Prepare drafts for review via relevant tools and ensure quality of content through iteration with minimal guidance.

Minimum role qualification requires proficiency in:

• Audience focus
• Technical aptitude
• Writing
• Leadership
• Working with subject matter experts
• Planning (TW)

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $70.00 to $81.92/hr (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to kcorbin@synergishr.com

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at kcorbin@synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.