Technical Writer Jobs

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Work Location: Work from Home, Any State

Position Title: Technical Writer

Requisition ID#: 53750

We are looking for an hourly technical writer to work off site to support a Lionbridge technology customer. As a technical writer, this person is expert in many industry-standard technologies and understands industry initiatives such as content management, single sourcing, xml, controlled English, etc. You will draft, review, and edit documentation deliverables, training materials, and other textural communications. Interviews subject-matter experts, attends project meetings as needed and managers his/ her.

What You Will Do

• Proactively informs the Program Manager about project status, issues or concerns.
• Aligns with the goals, strategies and objectives of customer.
• Develops, writes, and edits outlines, drafts, and final deliverables for review by customer
• Is the "information expert" on the product and provides recommendations and ideas to the customer on presentation, structure, and organization of the materials.
• As needed, ensures deliverables are written for localization and reviewed by localization at the designated time according to the project schedule.
• Delivers every component according to schedule.
• Follows style sheet guidelines and customer and industry style guides.
• Exhibits an excellent customer service attitude at all times.
• Communicates/collaborates with other staff writers, client subject matter experts (SMEs) and project managers.
• Researches information about the product by interviewing subject-matter-experts.
• Conducts internal and customer project and review meetings.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• 6+ years’ experience as a technical writer recommended.
• Experience with the following applications: XML, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc).

In Return You Can Expect

• Ongoing career opportunities at a repeat Forbes & Newsweek-listed “Best Employer for Women”, “Best Employer for Diversity”, “Best Remote Employer”, “Best Large Employer”, and “Most Loved Workplace”
• A team environment that fosters your strengths and provides direct paths to individual and professional growth.
• Training on State-of-the-Art technologies in a New-Age field that strives to make consistent innovations in medical devices, technology development and other high-importance segments.
• Learning opportunities around each corner.

Our People are Our Pride – Benefits and Perks

• Earn extra money in your HSA for completing Wellness Incentive goals through employer contributions
• Expected compensation: $35/hour.
• Career guidance with learning and development opportunities along the way, backed by Lionbridge’s Internal Mobility and Referral Bonus programs.
• Free access to Lionbridge’s Employee Wellness Platform and Employee Assistance Program to support both physical and mental health
• Health Coverage for you and your family: Health, Vision, Dental; as well as HSA eligible programs
• 401k with company match
• Paid time-Off and 8 Company Paid Holidays

About Us

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For over 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ clients. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 24 countries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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