Associate Technical Writer Job Description
Associate technical writer
provides local and possibly also global support in technical writing best-practices, processes and technologies to maximize efficiency.
Associate Technical Writer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Interpret and coordinate data into the appropriate organization
Document structure to ensure quality and accuracy of content
Support technical writing of annual product reviews, annual reports, and internal SOPs
Coding/testing/debugging – write new statistical modeling routines
Manages technical writing projects by utilizing standard Change Management tools
Design and implement content solutions in partnership with project and subject matter expert partners
Contributes to continuous improvement of Change Management by proactively supporting knowledge sharing within the team and across partner areas
Identifies opportunities to improve and lead assigned improvement initiatives
Manages day-to-day individual workload and pipeline of procedure and communication requests
Build effective business partnerships with GWM Mortgage Operations key stakeholders
Associate Technical Writer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Associate Technical Writer
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Education for Associate Technical Writer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate technical writer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Technical, Writing, Communications, English, Education, Journalism, Engineering, Technical Communication, Computer Science, Editing
Skills for Associate Technical Writer
Desired skills for associate technical writer include:
Technical writing concepts and technologies obtained through formal training and work experience
Css
Html
Similar web technologies
Xml
Microsoft Word
Department styles and basic industry standards
GMP's
Desired experience for associate technical writer includes:
Knowledge of SAS, R or Python, and other statistical programming languages desirable
Familiarity with regression modeling desirable
Graduate degree in Information Systems, English, Journalism, Communications, or a related technology-focused field
Graduates with a degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Information Systems, or a related technology-focused field
Proven experience, preferably 3+ years, in writing model documentation, technical documentation, research papers
Experience with a large banking institution and/or BSA/AML regulations, preferably (5+ years)
Associate Technical Writer Examples
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Associate Technical Writer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate technical writer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate technical writer
- Periodically audits and reviews documentation to determine whether format or content changes are required
- Responsible for creating, developing and writing various types of user documentation and product instruction for both patient and healthcare provider audiences domestic and international, including user guides, references, manuals, and in-app education content through various methods of software, print and digital
- High collaboration with Research and Development and sub-department of Marketing (Upstream and UI/UX) teams to create product instruction of features, product education, into training materials, in-app content, user guides (via software, print and digital)
- Keep up-to-date on new and innovative ways to design instruction as it relates to effective education and technical writing on software and the end user, trends in the medical device field
- Collaborate with Human Factor Engineering Teams to test and revise product instruction as needed
- Use standard writing styles, such as APA and Chicago Manual of Style
- Create user instruction and education both written and digital including user guides, quick start guides, scripts for video tutorials and in-app instruction
- Revise user manuals with new or updated features
- Supports senior Government customer via program at customer facility in Chantilly, VA
- Reviews technical content developed by engineers and modifies it to be understandable by less technical audience, for general readability like spelling and grammar
Qualifications for associate technical writer
- Knowledge and training in financial markets (a plus, but not required)
- Knowledge and training in financial accounting (a plus, but not required)
- Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related fields
- Knowledge and experience in technical writing, publishing and process analysis
- Familiarity with Operational Risk and Controls
- Mortgage Originations experience preferred working in an Operations or staff support role, preferably 5-7 years’ experience
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Associate Technical Writer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate technical writer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for associate technical writer
- Update program content on a SharePoint site with a similar goal of improving understandability and readability
- Proof-read and edit draft documentation submitted by quantitative modelers
- Write documentation regarding internal controls, training, and other governance aspects
- Given a quantitative methodology, express the methodology and associated intent into prose that is appropriate for regulators
- Provide end-to-end process flow of OpRisk stress loss projections or OpRisk capital adequacy assessment, express the process flow in a narrative that is suitable for senior management and/or regulators
- Transform business line and/or Legal risk processes into professional narratives
- Ensure documentation adheres to Model Risk Governance standards, follows the required approval process, is updated as needed, and remain in good standing
- Support the operational risk governance and program management team as needed
- Interpret and coordinate data into the appropriate organization and document structure to ensure quality and accuracy of content
- Reviews and organizes content provided and researches additional content needed for writing projects by asking questions, running software applications, and reviewing other project-related technical specifications and documents
Qualifications for associate technical writer
- Experience with content creation for translation and localization into other languages
- Experience managing content projects, including coordinating with other functional teams
- Ability to conceptualize and execute projects, with a strong bias for action and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Experience working in an agile (preferably SCRUM) content development environment
- Excellent proficiency (both written and verbal) in English, and fluent in German
- Ability to write in a clear and precise manner
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Associate Technical Writer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an associate technical writer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate technical writer
- Incorporates changes and feedback from document reviewers as necessary
- Produces requested documents using the required software tools (typically Microsoft Office, RoboHelp, Adobe Acrobat, and simple screen shot/illustration tools)
- Creates illustrations such as screenshots, charts, and other simple graphics
- Verifies accuracy and completeness of information in documents produced through reviews by subject matter experts
- Monitors the quality of written material and identifies and helps to resolve problems
- Performs quality assurance tasks such as proofreading materials for conformance to established standards and style guides and branding guidelines
- Provides input on estimating timelines for documentation completion
- Manages to agreed upon schedules
- Interact and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Marketing team members to address customer requirements and gather critical technical information for datasheets and other product documentation
- Review company’s engineering drawings and internal specifications to the company’s products to gather technical information required by customers
Qualifications for associate technical writer
- Commitment and a strong sense of responsibility
- Experience as a technical writer is an advantage
- Upskilling young professionals is also possible
- Experience in MS Office applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- 2+ years of experience as a technical writer or degree in technical writing
- Experience with Madcap Flare is a plus
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Associate Technical Writer Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate technical writer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate technical writer
- Write and maintain technical datasheets for current and future products
- Create and maintain master CDs for sensor test boards, prototyping and evaluation modules
- Produce and distribute CDs which accompany all outgoing test boards, prototyping and evaluation modules
- Acts as the liaison among all parties (lender, buyer, seller, title insurer) to a mortgage, deed of trust or similar real estate-related closing transaction
- Responsible for reviewing closing-related documents, including, but not limited to, mortgage loan commitments, loan documentation, surveys and title reports
- In some cases, may also be responsible for preparation of closing-related documentation
- Also responsible for assisting all parties in resolving any pre-closing conditions or issues, such as exceptions to or defects in title
- This position falls into the legal service line where local regulations permit an attorney or paralegal to perform the transaction
- Develops clear, accurate and concise information assets, following all writing guidelines consistently and effectively
- Describes complex technical subjects in ways that are easy to understand
Qualifications for associate technical writer
- Two or more years of technical writing, proof reading and editing skills
- Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Good communication skills for interacting with technical and administrative personnel
- Minimum 2 years’ work experience in customer service
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in technical writing
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner and accept responsibility and ownership for each assigned project
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Associate Technical Writer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate technical writer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate technical writer
- Works effectively with product development teams (including software developers, product managers, and technical support analysts) to gather needed inputs, communicate status to all stakeholders, and produce deliverables that meet targets for quality and timeliness
- Assist in coordinating projects from the planning stage
- Creates and utilizes a variety of documentation templates with the goal of standardizing deliverable document’s look and content
- Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the group
- Assist in reviewing draft and final project designs, specifications, and engineering estimates
- Provide level of effort/cost estimates and negotiations support
- Assist in developing and reviewing complex statement of works for high-risk projects
- Compose technical writing documents including white papers, manuals, data analysis, recommendation reports, and letters
- Assist in creating the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Contract Administration Manual and ensure all aspects related to contract administration for design are current
- Provide quality assurance/quality control for policies and procedures identified in the A&E Contract Administration Manual
Qualifications for associate technical writer
- Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related technical field
- Zero to two years of related (technical writing and copy editing) experience
- College degree or equivalent experience with a background in English and Communication
- Requires a 4-year degree from an accredited institution (graduate degree preferred)
- Experience in working with quantitative modelers
- Possess business and technical knowledge of the financial services industry