Technical Writer - Jersey City, NJ

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nylarising
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Technical Writer - Jersey City, NJ

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Contract opportunity, with some potential for permanent position based on performance and business needs, at a leading (and solvent) financial firm in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:
  • Writing and delivering concise, easy-to-understand documentation, based on existing standards, style sheets, layouts, and deliverables, and using MadCap Flare
  • Multimedia content development using a variety of desktop publishing and authoring tools for multiple audiences (MadCap Flare 4.1, Snagit 8.2, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, etc.)
  • Single-sourcing and content reuse for print-based and online output (compiled help and browser-based help)
  • Project document routing, approvals, document change control, weekly project status report in a timely manner
  • Interviewing subject matter experts, attending project/product rollout meetings, and information gathering
  • Recommending and implementing improvements to existing content
Qualifications:
  • Professional level writing, editing, and interviewing skills acquired through a minimum of 3 years of technical writing experience
  • Focused on quality and attention to detail, with a strong focus on minimalist style and Simplified English, as judged by managers, SMEs, and customers
  • Ability to follow established standards and develop a wide range of content, including clear, concise and consistent language, task instructions, screen captures, etc.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in HTML, XML and CSS; also familiarity with multimedia tools, such as MadCap Flare 4.1 and Snagit 8
  • Able to work collaboratively, in a team environment, and independently
  • Ability to accept and learn from feedback, critical and otherwise
  • Balancing multiple projects at a time, organize priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment
Pluses
  • Single-sourcing experience (using MadCap Flare or related help-authoring tool)
  • Experience using a configuration management tool to store and retrieve document versions
  • Financial knowledge
  • Four year college degree (preferred)
We are located right above the Grove St. PATH station, an easy commute from Newark or New York.
If you are interested, please send your resume and a cover letter to: nylarising@gmail.com
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