Entry-Level Technical Writer
Indianapolis, IN 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description
Professional Management Enterprises, inc. is looking for an entry-level Technical Writer. Their role is to employ their technical knowledge to research, document, and present detailed information in easy-to-interpret guides, help manuals, white papers, templates, web pages, videos, journal articles, etc.
The Technical Writer will transform complex information into concise and precise documentation. Able to utilize various advanced domains, including medicine, engineering, computer science, information technology, etc., and create content around topics specific to their expertise.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Carry out extensive research to crafthigh-quality software documentationthat communicates clear and appropriate terminologies. Define and explain niche-related jargon where necessary.
  • Carefully analyze the target audience, create, design, and present technical content in the best possible way. Tailor the document's knowledge level and specificity according to the target audience's familiarity with the subject.
  • Choose an appropriate medium to deliver content to the audience. Analyze the audience's behavior and identify its engagement on various platforms and content types. Create content that bodes well for the audience.
  • Use visual components such as charts, graphs, lists, etc., to highlight and amplify valuable information. Ensure to include credible and authentic content with proper citation-if using external sources to back up data.
  • Coordinate with product managers and technical team, and frequently examine mockups, product samples, andSoftware Requirement Specificationsdocuments to integrate production sequences.
  • Update and edit every document to introduce new components added to the associated product, technology, or technique.
  • Edit and update material produced by software development teams/technical staff and comprehend it for the end-users.
  • Create documents that reflect the organization's goals and culture.
  • Collect user feedback to update and improve documentation.
Skills Required:
  • An entry-level technical writer should possess editing and proofreading skills to deliver documents free of grammatical and style errors.
  • They should be tech-savvy, have a keen eye for detail, and quickly grasp technical knowledge.
  • They should comprehend complex methods in straightforward step-by-step processes to defy the reader's ambiguities.
  • They should be exceptional at problem-solving and must possess a mind that exhibits patience and persistence.
  • they should display outstanding communication skills.
  • They should be able to correlate their ideas and communicate them logically.
  • They should use proper layouts and indentation rules in their documents to make them scannable and easily readable.
  • Be able to strategically highlight high-value information in their content.
  • They should have the ability to craft easily searchable content by labeling indexes, tables of content, roadmaps, etc.
  • They must be well-coordinated, agile, highly responsive, and bound to deliver results the way customers and stakeholders want.
  • They should be able to meet deadlines and handle the stress that comes with them.
  • An entry-level technical writer you will needto be proficient in tools such as; Grammarly, MS Word, Hemingway app, Evernote, Freemind, etc.
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum three (2) years of cumulative experience

Work Environment:
Hybrid (3 days in office)
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm




It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following:

• Race and associated traits, including hairstyle; Color, Age, Sex, Sexual orientation, Gender, Gender identity and gender expression; Religion, including dress and grooming practices; National origin, including language use restrictions; Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; Marital or familial status; Genetic information, including family medical history; Physical or mental disability; Citizenship and/or immigration status
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Discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior is prohibited from coworkers, supervisors, managers, owners, and third parties, including clientele. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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