Technical Writing with Adobe

Description

 

 

Adobe believes in hiring the very best. We are known for our vibrant, dynamic and rewarding workplace where personal and professional fulfillment and company success go hand in hand. We take pride in creating exceptional work experiences, encouraging innovation and being involved with our employees, customers and communities. We invite you to discover what makes Adobe a place where you can do and be your best.

 

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Position Summary

 

Authoring technical documentation to support Adobe Marketing Cloud products. Duties include writing conceptual overviews, step-by-step instructions, product white papers, and monthly release notes. Also, the work is not limited to visual, user interface only. The writer works with engineers create and maintain API documentation. All of this material goes into a coherent, consistent body of work that helps customers understand what the product is and how to use it. This is an on-line body of public-facing content with parts of it that tie in to the user interface via in-line help.

 

Responsibilities

• Organize materials and complete documentation according to set standards and product release dates.
• Edit, standardize, and make changes to material created by other teams. Docs should have a uniform style. The writer sets this tone, or voice, across all this material.
• Working with product managers, customer support teams, and engineers to create new material and revise/correct existing material.
• Create drawings, diagrams, or other visual content to help illustrate material as required.

Requirements

• Technical writing experience. Knowledge of the publication process for software documentation, localization, information design, and structured authoring using the DITA open standard.
• An understanding of digital advertising from a business and technical/engineering perspective.
• Experience with authoring tools, HTML, XML, wiki code.
• Experience with graphics software.

Adobe has been a pioneer and innovator throughout its history and is recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Global Brands according to Interbrand. Adobe’s dynamic working environment is also well known and has received awardsthroughout the globe. Recognizing that employees are at the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

 

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Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

 

About Adobe United States

 

Adobe has over 5,700 employees in the U.S. and is headquartered in San Jose, California, with other office locations nationwide.

 

 

Job

 Technical Writing

Primary Location

 Americas-USW-Lehi

Schedule

 Full-time

e-Learning Curriculum Writer with Professional Marketing International

Position Summary

Professional Marketing International (PMI) is seeking qualified candidates for an e-Learning Curriculum Writer. This position focuses on preparing content which is used in developing online training courses in a variety of subjects, including real estate investing, internet marketing and stock market trading. It also encompasses many other roles and special assignments. The successful candidate must have a capacity to learn new material or processes quickly and meet deadlines when under pressure.

Responsibilities

·         Conduct research online for new content

·         Consult with in-house subject matter experts

·         Prepare lesson content and assist with the production of video lessons

·         Assist in building cohesive learning plans for students

·         Complete miscellaneous writing assignments (marketing scripts, web page copy, instructional guides, etc.)

·         Manage other projects as required

Required Qualifications:

·         Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills

·         Ability to adjust writing voice to match intended audiences

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

·         Passion for learning, teaching and helping others succeed

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint)

·         Ability to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent projects

·         Strong attention to detail

Required Experience:

·         Two years work experience in a relevant area (writing, e-learning, coaching, etc.)

OR

·         Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (English, communications, marketing, business, education, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience with e-learning (preparing content, utilizing e-learning software such as Articulate, using learning management systems, etc.)

·         Rudimentary multimedia skills (graphics, video, etc.)

·         Experience with real estate investing, internet marketing (especially affiliate marketing) or stock market trading (especially options)

(Please note that while meeting one or more of these preferred qualifications is considered in your application for employment and can improve your odds over other candidates, none of them are required. You will not be automatically disqualified from consideration if you fail to meet any or all of these items.)

About PMI:

PMI is a well-established business (over 15 years old) with hundreds of employees in three states and is headquartered in the Thanksgiving Point executive park. We are dedicated to providing world-class curriculum and training to our students.

Visit us online at: www.pmieducation.com

We offer a benefits program which includes medical/dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and paid time off. Salary is competitive and will be determined DOE (depending on experience).

To Apply:

Please email the following to knorth@pmidirect.com:

·         Resume

·         Cover letter

·         Professional references

·         Writing sample

With regards to the writing sample, you should not feel compelled to prepare anything particularly for your application. Please just send a document you have created in the past that demonstrates your writing capabilities.

We are hoping to fill this position immediately. Please do not delay with submitting your application as it could exclude you from consideration.

Paid part-time writing assistantship

Writing Assistant

VitalSmarts is seeking two part-time writing assistants to write scenarios for training materials. Qualified applicants will possess excellent writing skills, be responsive to feedback, be able to quickly produce and edit creative written work, and self-manage effectively.

Education/Experience

·         Extensive experience in creative writing

·         Some college experience

·         English or Journalism major preferred

Job Category/Type

Temporary/Non-Exempt/Part-Time

Salary or Wage

$10 - $12 / hour,  DOE

Qualifications

Must possess superior creative writing skills, be a self-starter, respond well to feedback, and have a passion for excellence in their work. The writing assistant must also be highly organized and have strong research skills. Skills in common word processing software (OpenOffice, Googledocs, etc.) required.

Duties/Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the writing assistant will include, but are not limited to producing narrative scenarios for common problems in various industries, to be used in structured practice.

To Apply

To apply, send a current resume, cover letter, and narrative creative writing sample of no more than 500 words to hiring@vitalsmarts.com. Resumes should detail relevant work and educational experience and provide examples if applicable. Cover letters are an opportunity for applicants to highlight qualifications for this specific person and to relate more about themselves in general. The writing sample may be a clip from a larger work, as long as it is understandable with basic intuition (it may begin in media res). VitalSmarts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PAID Technical Writer Internship

Technical Writer Internship

NOV IntelliServ™ is the market leader in high-speed, high-volume, high-definition, bi‑directional broadband data transmission networks used by the oil and gas industry to measure, evaluate, monitor, and actuate downhole conditions in real time. The IntelliServ Broadband Network is at the forefront of well-data transmission technology and is critical in pioneering tools and systems that are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry.

NOV IntelliServ is currently seeking a Technical Writer intern who will work part to full-time (20-30 hours per week) under the direction of the Senior Technical Writer to research, write, and edit documents for hardware, software, and systems.

Responsibilities

Technical Writer interns assist with researching, writing, and generally editing documents for specialized leading‐edge computer network hardware, software, and systems. This position supports the ongoing research and development efforts of mechanical, electronics, software, firmware, and manufacturing engineering teams, as well as the production, quality, technical support, field services, and field maintenance departments. Receives coaching and guidance from more experienced Technical Writers, Team Lead and management.

Essential Job Functions

·         Researches primary and secondary sources to develop technical documentation.

·         Writes user guides, installation guides, release notes, online help, knowledge base articles, and other documents as needed.

·         Aids in formatting all technical documents.

·         Creates, maintains, and applies document templates and style sheets.

·         Maintains documentation standards.

·         Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education

Technical Writer interns should be currently seeking or have completed BA in Technical Writing, English, or Communications.

Experience

Candidates should have 0 to 3 years’ experience writing and editing procedural, scientific, engineering, software, specification, and marketing documents.

Technical Competencies

·         Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.

·         Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

·         Ability to meet tight deadlines.

·         Hands‐on/educational experience proofreading, editing and revising documents to ensure consistency and conformity with acceptable documentation practices.

·         Ability to learn how to produce technical illustrations, charts, drawings, graphs, and so on to support technical documentation efforts.

·         Experience using Microsoft 7 Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

·         Ability to learn about computer hardware, basic electronics, and software.

·         Basic research and analytical skills.

·         Experience using style manuals and language reference books.

·         Advanced mathematical skills.

·         Experience with MadCap Flare or similar SGML tool is a plus.

Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, have good interpersonal skills, work well under supervision, and have excellent written and spoken English language skills.

Please submit resumes to Cathy.Mendivil@NOV.com.

Also note: This is a paid internship. We're planning on $12-15 per hour. Students are not required to receive university credit. The start date is immediate once we select our candidates. We don't have an end date. By keeping the hours below 40 per week, we can make this longer than a six month period.

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The Social Innovation Projects (SIP) on-campus internship program gives students a deeper understanding of social innovation and entrepreneurship through experiential learning in a team setting. Applications are open to students from all majors and internships happen every semester on an on-going basis.  Student teams are matched with top-tier organizations and leaders developing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing social problems such as poverty, health care, education, and economic development.

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