Technical Writer / Editor in Irving, TX

Technical Writer / Editor

Work closely with the team to produce multiple outputs for product development. 

BS, Degree in English, Technical writing, or other writing related field or equivalent writing experience. HS Diploma/ Associate with writing experience will be considered.

Onsite role

8 Am - 5 PM or 7 AM - 4 PM role

• Writing exp needed and a must have
• XML is a plus
• Any industry exp will work
• Should be able to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Proficient in technical writing
• Write and edit instruments manual (Customer manuals labelling)
• Critical thinker
• Medical Device industry is a plus
• 4-6 yrs exp needed
• Content management systems is a plus
• Organizational skills

Top Skills

• Attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• communication skills
• highly organized

Responsibilities include:

• Edit text for spelling, adherence to grammar rules and to style guidelines, and general clarity. Check organization and verify consistency in tone and presentation.
• Must be able to recognize nonstandard or confusing grammar, punctuation, and usage, and inconsistent abbreviations, and terminology. Identify inconsistencies in common outputs across product lines.
• Check images for accuracy, correct positioning, and layout.
• Use accepted proofreading techniques to rigorously compare documents with an edited markup for accuracy and conformance of content and format, and will use standard editorial and proofreading marks to indicate deviations.
• Verify that all required changes have been made.
• Collaborate with a team of writers (SMEs), editors, graphic designers, and information architects.

Education:

• Degree in English, Technical writing, or other writing related field or equivalent writing experience.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize patterns
• Good project management skills
• Highly organized person with interpersonal skills and the ability to manage their time
• Experience with XML (preferably DITA XML) a plus
• Experience with a Content Management System (preferably a component content management system) a plus
• Experience in medical device industry a plus

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