Technical Writer

Post Date

Sep 18, 2024

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10282
US
Nov 20, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Technical Writer

Req #

NYC-734741

Pay Rate

$26 - $32 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Technical Writer to join the Know Your Customer Division of a large financial services firm. In this role, you will work with a technical writing lead on a documentation uplift and migration project. Daily your tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:
-Translate complex data into user friendly text.
-Create operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions to help technical support staff, consumers, and other users within a company or an industry.
-Gather information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff.
-Translate business specifications into user documentation.
-Create document flow diagrams; and develop and maintain user-training materials.
-Excellent technical writing skills and ability to review technical documents for grammar, content and style of writing.
-Demonstrated ability to document business processes and write detailed functional requirements.
-Ability to work under tight timeframes. Good organizational skills.
-Translate complex data into user friendly text.
Create operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions to help technical support staff, consumers, and other users within a company or an industry.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

-5+ years of experience with Technical Writing
-Prior Confluence experience required
-Prior DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) practical exposure required
-Prior Paligo or CCMS experience required
-Ability to Translate complex data into user friendly text.
-Create operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions to help technical support staff, consumers, and other users within a company or an industry
-Senior Candidates who we choose to interview will be asked to submit a writing sample. Sample should deliver:
-Conceptual information
-Procedural/task information
-Reference information
-All samples should be written for tech audiences (end-users and/or SEs)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Prior Madcap Flare experience helpful

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.