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Current Vacancies
| Technical Author/Technical Writer |
£250/day |
| Contract |
Sheffield |
Our client requires a contract technical author to join their user assistance team for the duration of 6 months starting in October. To be considered for this position, you must have excellent writing skills, experience of modular/XML environment, experience documenting software products to aggressive deadlines, and experience producing video-based tutorial in Camtasia.
The Role
- Use the content management system, DITA XML and XMetal to develop and maintain user-facing documentation for the 2012 release. Training will be provided to get a successful candidate up to speed on using XMetal.
- Extract details from technical meetings, engineering and design specifications, and hands-on testing of the product.
- Assist in the development of ‘how to’ and demonstration videos.
- Assist in identifying ways of improving documentation usability and gathering customer feedback.
Requirements
- Degree in English, Technical Communication, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience writing high-quality user documentation. Evidence\work samples will be requested prior to interview.
- Proven ability to write modular documentation in XML environment.
- Working knowledge of Structured FrameMaker and XMetal.
- Ability to produce quality work with aggressive deadlines.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience producing screen captures with SnagIT.
- Experience producing video-based tutorials with Camtasia.
- Familiarity with agile software development principles.
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October |
| Duration: |
6 months |
| Email or call: |
Neil Collier |
| Reference: |
1006-8 |
| Date Updated: |
7 September 2010 |
| Instructional Designer |
£250/day |
| Contract |
West Midlands |
Instructional Designer required by our client to work on Health & Safety and PCI Security (credit card) projects. Specific experience in those or similar areas is preferable.
You will need proven ability to establish core content and turn it into engaging storyboards and scripts for development.
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| Start Date: |
14th June |
| Duration: |
2 to 3 months (approx) |
| Email or call: |
Sean McKenna |
| Reference: |
1006-4 |
| Date Updated: |
08 June 2010 |
| Technical Author/Technical Writer |
£30k |
| Permanent |
Kent |
User focused author required for this high-tech software company.
Will be joining a friendly team of technical writers. Must be able to understand and convert highly complex information into user friendly documentation aimed at a wide range of end audience. Must be Solaris and UNIX or Linux literate.
Excellent command of the English language and grammar is imperative as the documentation will be translated into a number of global languages. |
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ASAP |
| Duration: |
N/A |
| Email or call: |
Sean McKenna |
| Reference: |
0904-4 |
| Date Updated: |
4 August 2009 |
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