Tech Writing Internship, Summer 2010, Google – Mountain View January 6, 2010
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The area: Technical Writing
Google internal technical writers take complex technical information and communicate it in a well organized and accurate way. Our responsibilities include writing technical documentation for internal and external technologies and systems, building information management tools, and helping Google teams with their information needs.
The role: Technical Writer Intern
As a Technical Writer Intern, you will document a variety of software-related topics, including architecture overviews, coding concepts, procedures, APIs, SDKs, and more. You will write for both internal and external audiences. You are a strong writer, have solid analytical and organizational skills, and can quickly understand and communicate complex technical information. Most of all, you are passionate about investigating how things work and sharing their knowledge with others.
Responsibilities:
- Write software documentation for internal and external customers, including “How To” guides, reference manuals, user guides, technical overviews, architecture overviews, procedures, and more.
- Help identify the needs for document-generation tools, and help implement the tools.
Requirements:
- Proven interest in writing matched with an ability to write clearly and informatively.
- Proven experience that demonstrates your passion to learn and use technology.
- Able to cope with fast-paced and constantly changing environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Web programming experience preferred.
- Ability to read source code in languages such as Java or C++
To apply:
Email Jennifer Jobart; she promises you’ll get a personal reply.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Microbiologist Technical Writer – Sacramento July 17, 2009
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| Company | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. |
| Division | SMSD – IVD OPS |
| Functional Area | RD – Research/Development |
| Location | CA – Sacramento |
| Req ID | 79775 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Job Time | Full-Time |
| Experience Level | Entry Level |
| Required Education | Bachelors Degree |
| Required Travel | 0% |
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. offers a broad portfolio of performance-driven diagnostic solutions that provide more effective and efficient ways to anticipate, diagnose, monitor and treat disease. Our products and services offer the right balance of science, technology and practicality across the healthcare continuum to provide medical professionals with the vital information they need to deliver better, more personalized healthcare to patients around the globe. Visit us at www.siemens.com/diagnostics.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
CA Medical Technologist License preferred. Incumbent will be required to understand the basics of microbiology and produce related literature and labeling relevant to the creation of panels for the MicroScan product line. Incumbent must have leadership skills along with the technical knowledge in order to chair meetings, participate as a core team member on new development projects and arbitrate technical review meetings. Experience with any microbiolgy instruments a plus.
To apply:
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_siemens/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=288217&localeCode=en-us
LUZ Freelance Linguist/Translators – San Francisco July 6, 2009
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Job ID: 0806/01
The Freelance Linguist is responsible for translating or editing primarily medical/pharmaceutical/biology-related documentation. Translators and editors must be native speakers of the target language.
We are currently recruiting Freelance Linguists, preferably for the following language pairs:
- English/Chinese
- Chinese/English
- English/Korean
- Korean/English
Linguists with other language pairs are encouraged to apply as well.
Skills/Qualifications
- Must be a proficient native speaker of the target language
- At least 3 years professional translation experience
- Advanced degree in sciences preferred
- Subject specialist in the life sciences required
- Experience with Translation Memory tools required
- Detail-oriented, conscientious, and technically savvy
To apply:
Email HR (recruit_linguists@luz.com) citing Job ID in subject line
LUZ Contract Linguistic Proofreaders – San Francisco July 6, 2009
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Job ID: 0606/01
The Linguistic Proofreader is responsible for linguistic and formatting reviews of translated documentation. In this role, the Linguistic Proofreader performs the final quality assurance review of translations to ensure the consistency/accuracy of formatting, consistency across languages, adherence to translation specifications, etc. Training will be provided as needed.
In addition, the Linguistic Proofreader may work in a variety of languages. Command of at least one language (other than English) is required.
This is a great opportunity for young linguists who are interested in an introduction to the translation/localization industry. This freelance position does not involve translation/editing.
This position is located at our San Francisco headquarters.
Skills/Qualifications
- Background in translation/localization and/or copy editing desired
- K nowledge of at least one foreign language required
- Experience in translation, editing, or proofreading
- Familiar with translation/localization requirements
- Detail-oriented and conscientious
- Quality-oriented
- Fast learner
- Interested in continuous improvement/training
- Good interpersonal skills
To apply:
Email HR (recruit_linguists@luz.com) citing Job ID in subject line
Nevis Networks Technical Writer – San Jose July 1, 2009
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Should have demonstratable skills and be a go-getter; have eye for details; good communication skills.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of technical product documentation experience
- Must have supported a team of 25+ developers
- Should have a combined experience of 2 years using FrameMaker and RoboHelp
- Prefer experience in developing documentation for networking/security, network protocols/switching/routing, web-based applications
- Experience writing end-user documentation
- 5+ years work experience required
- Requires post-graduate in English/Literature with an aptitude for technology or Masters in Science with a flair for writing, or individual with a BE Electrical who has made a career in writing
To apply:
Email HR (jobs@nevisnetworks.com)
CA Wily, Senior Tech Writer – South San Francisco June 30, 2009
Posted by synergistech in peninsula, san francisco, staff opp, technical writer.2 comments
This hiring manager is a friend and asked me to post this on her behalf. She must fill the post by mid-July or her req’s funding disappears.
CA, Inc. (NYSE: CA), one of the world’s leading independent, enterprise management software companies, unifies and simplifies complex information technology (IT) management across the enterprise for greater business results. With our Enterprise IT Management vision, solutions and expertise, we help customers effectively govern, manage and secure IT. Customers can evolve their IT operations from being reactive and focused only on technology to being flexible, adaptable and focused on serving the business. Today, CA, formerly known as Computer Associates, serves the majority of the Fortune® 1000 companies, as well as government organizations, educational institutions and thousands of other companies in diverse industries worldwide.
We are currently looking for a qualified Senior Technical Writer to join our Wily Technology (a division of CA) Information Development team at our office in South San Francisco, CA.
The qualified candidate will develop and maintain Installation, Configuration, Administration and how-to documentation. Depending on your experience, you may be involved in implementing online help, exploring alternative methods to provide our customers with the knowledge they need to meet their goals, or helping to re-architect our existing information. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, learn the products hands-on, and work as an integral part of the product team.
Position Requirements
- Must have 5+ years of technical writing experience
- Be proficient with FrameMaker and online help tools such as RoboHelp or WebWorks
- Useful to have AuthorIT experience
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills, flexibility, the ability to manage priorities, familiarity with traditional and agile software development life cycles, and the ability to interact with all levels within the development organization
- Should have a working knowledge of enterprise software, J2EE architecture, and best practices in usability and Information Development
To apply:
Email Gigi Hana, pubs manager, at gigi.hanna@ca.com, after reviewing the company’s site at http://www.wilytech.com.
Contract Web Content Writers – Anywhere June 27, 2009
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http://www.sunoasis.com/demandstudio.html
Ed: this company appears legitimate but we have no independent proof. As always, caveat emptor. Please reply with your own experience.
B2B Marketing Communications Manager – San Francisco June 27, 2009
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Audience:
Non-technical consumers
Location:
SOMA — San Francisco, CA
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Founded in 2003 and has over 2,500 businesses using their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) online customer communications and reputational marketing system. Company has achieved 14 quarters of over 80% year-over-year quarterly growth, is profitable, and is expected to triple in size within the next 18-24 months.
Company Size:
30 employees
Team:
Reports to Senior Marketing Manager.
Tasks:
Looking for an outstanding individual to join their growing marketing team. The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of marketing communications for the company. Primary emphasis will be on developing and executing on lead generation email marketing campaigns, customer and prospect email life-cycle emails, and monthly newsletters. You will have ownership for the entire campaign lifecycle including concept, implementation, testing and reporting results.
Additional responsibilities include event planning, promotion, and management, as well as the development of collateral materials for campaigns and events. Secondary responsibilities will include participation in, or ownership of, various initiatives including public relations, website management, and leveraging social media platforms.
Required:
Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers and understand how to communicate with existing and potential clients across multiple verticals. In addition, the ability to manage events and work with vendors is a necessary prerequisite. The Marketing Communications Manager will also contribute to other lead generating activities and have the opportunity to help shape the company’s marketing strategy.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following qualities:
- 2 – 5 years of lead generation marketing or agency experience
- 1 – 3 years direct experience with managing large email marketing campaigns; basic knowledge of html
- Mastery of email performance, metrics, analytics, A/B testing, etc.
- Experience driving/executing convention strategy
- BA/BS required; MBA a plus
Posted:
June 26, 2009
Starts:
ASAP
Contact Information:
Please contact John Stearns at johnstearns611@yahoo.com
If you register through notchup recruiters, you may be eligible for an interview stipend if the company wishes to interview you.
Electronics for Imaging Publications Manager – San Mateo May 11, 2009
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Technical Publications Manager
We’re looking for a dynamic manager to lead a talented publications team producing user and service documentation to support our flagship Fiery product line.
The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years experience leading documentation development in a fast-paced, demand-driven software and/or hardware environment. With extensive experience producing documentation pushing the limits of FrameMaker and with proven expertise in structured documentation concepts, you will help lay the groundwork to get us to the next level.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
- managing the English writing staff, including lead and senior writers, some of whom are remote.
- working collaboratively with Engineering Program Management and OEMs to define project deliverables.
- working closely with lead writers and senior production staff to define project schedules, and allocating/monitoring writing resources to meet established schedules.
- building relationships with Engineering and other internal groups.
- identifying opportunities for process improvement.
To apply:
Email HR (careers@efi.com)
Rhythm NewMedia Web Designer – Mountain View September 16, 2008
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Rhythm NewMedia is seeking a Web Designer that will be responsible for creating the pages, layout, and graphics for web pages, and play a key role in the development of Rhythm’s website properties. They will maintain the look and feel based on pre-established guidelines and design attractive graphics, images, and other visual elements, and adapt them for the website’s pages.
They will be a point of contact during the course of a variety of projects, responsible for the success of each project through efficient scheduling, meticulous systems development as well as effective coordination and communication between all parties involved. They will maintain project plans and schedules; design systems to drive key team actions required to meet project delivery requirements; track and report on milestones and the status of critical project deliverables.
Some Specific Duties Include:
- Uses Rhythm’s content management systems to regularly maintain and update all content for posting to online and mobile websites
- Design special project or special feature pages, as hot issues or “branded” efforts emerge
- Interface with multiple departments at Rhythm to establish schedules, refine concepts, gather information, drafts language, and obtain reviews and approvals as required to complete projects
- Maintain a high level proficiency in HTML (e.g., participates in training sessions, learns new software applications to further develop skills)
- Attends meeting or work groups as needed to learn about subject matter, graphic design, format and facilitating copy
- Effectively utilize established asset management systems as the main source for images, fonts, editorial style, digital assets and images as needed
- Coordinate, edit, and check the content integrity of the website regularly
- Monitor, analyze, and report on Web statistics
- Stay abreast of Web technologies, standards, and usability principles
- Coordinate and manage outside vendor services
- Manage and produce special marketing and research projects as assigned
Experience/Qualifications:
Must Have:
- High proficiency using HTML and other web applications
- Ability to learn other new technology applications for communications and design
- Successful experience related to graphic design, creative services, project management, and related fields with a particular emphasis on designing for electronic media and the web
- Ability to handle code, web content, and layout using HTML, CSS, and other common technologies
- Design layout experience and creative mind
- Experienced with the latest computer and graphic design systems including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, especially skills in Adobe PhotoShop, cropping, color-correcting, and optimizing images
- Knowledge of Flash a plus
Personal Attributes:
- References at all previous positions held should be at the “super star” level, on the following scale: super star, excellent, good, above average, average
- High energy and ready for the demands of a high energy start up
- Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly self driven & motivated. Lots of initiative and drive
- Reliable – delivers results as planned
- Is interested in building a high value company – not looking for a quick flip
- Very strong at teamwork – can work effectively with other functions
- Sunny personality. Will add positive energy to the company’s environment through his/her personality
- Good chemistry with current team and investors
- Impeccable integrity
To apply:
Email HR
Nanosolar Director of Communications and Public Policy – San Jose September 16, 2008
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Represent Nanosolar as a company spokesperson and front-line point of communication to media and government. Manage public relations related to legal, policy, product and other corporate issues. Create process and procedures to integrate all company marketing with public communications. Assess and anticipate risks to Nanosolar’s reputation and brand. Work closely with key business partners both within and outside the company.
Calm nerves, clear thoughts, sharp focus – and the ability to keep smiling sincerely as a rush of people simultaneously demand instant satisfaction. And here’s one more: unflappable. We live in a fast, dynamic, sometimes hard-hitting world where no two days are ever the same. We’re strategic thinkers with large doses of creativity, initiative and endless curiosity – not to mention grace and poise. We want to redefine conventional wisdom, not just echo it.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement initiatives related to external communications and public policy.
- Develop relations with all forms of media relating to Nanosolar.
- Represent Nanosolar as a company spokesperson to our partners, customers, media, shareholders and communities.
- Direct a broad range of policy related and regulatory communications.
- Build and manage a team of highly talented professionals and work closely with key business partners.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree from a top-tier university; post-graduate degree preferred.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in communications and/or public policy.
- Proven communicator with verbal and written skills.
- Effective team player who can lead efforts across various disciplines.
- Capable of working calmly and quickly in high-stress environments. Foreign language capability preferred.
To apply:
http://www.nanosolar.com/jobdetails.php?jbid=njb8
Solar Power Partners MarComm Manager – Mill Valley September 16, 2008
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The Marketing & Communications Manager (MarCom) will report to the VP of Sales & Marketing and will be responsible for all aspects brand building, public relations, lead generation and demand creation, including conferences, Web seminars, search engine campaigns, direct marketing, advertising and sales support by customer presentations and other. This is a creative management role; the right candidate must effectively drive measurable results. The marketing manager must drive the use of all available tools and techniques to improve effectiveness implement automated reporting and drive the fine tuning of the lead generation machine to maximize results. The MarCom Manager will work closely with the sales, market development and executive management teams to achieve a fully integrated company position and consistent message in the minds of our target audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Build brand
- Manage Public Relations & Communication
- Responsible for Website
- Create Sales Collateral incl. whitepapers, PPT, brochure and more
- Manage tradeshow and events
- Independently create relevant, compelling content in support of all lead generation activities
- Build a positive, cooperative relationship with the sales organization
- Leverage partners to help maximized marketing budget and reach
- Manage salesforce.com for marketing; both in data accuracy and reporting
Qualifications:
- 5+ years B2B MarCom
- Excellent written communication skills an absolute must
- Graphic skills
- Experience with start-up environments, particularly companies on aggressive growth paths
- Strong understanding of positioning principles and methodology
- Experience using systems such as Salesforce.com
- Operates with integrity without compromise
- Outstanding attention to detail; must be highly organized
- Strong leadership, influence and interpersonal skills required
- Understanding of the CleanTech and renewable energy marketplace
Compensation: Competitive Based on Experience + Performance Bonus + HR Benefits + ESOP (stock options).
To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to HR with job title in the subject line.
Intacct Training Consultant – San Jose September 15, 2008
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A great opportunity awaits you as a high-energy, curriculum development and delivery consultant. Intacct is launching a new education roadmap to provide live, web based, and pre-recorded training for both internal and external customers. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, updating and delivery of content in the following areas: Intacct’s products (financials, supply chain, PSA, reporting and integration with other applications); product implementation; new features; new employee on-boarding and ongoing employee education.
A successful Training Consultant will have excellent interpersonal communication and consultation skills that are needed to successfully build relationships with subject matter experts and obtain information needed to prepare training curriculum. Personal competencies of resourcefulness, organization and adaptability are needed to overcome frequent barriers and bring projects in on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing, designing, and developing training courseware to be delivered worldwide through e-learning and blended learning courses. Delivery of training via the web for all audiences
- Delivery of live training seminars to customers, partners and employees
- Development of course content including the trainer’s guides and student’s materials
- Development and delivery of examinations and exercises to verify the mastery of the course material both during and the conclusion of the course
- Working with the Manager of Education to schedule courses to meet demand
- Assistance in the development of the course curriculum tailored for the requirements of each audience
- Ability to work with Engineering, Business Development, Professional Services and other internal groups to coordinate delivery consistent with our VAR and other corporate programs
- Regular status reporting of actual results for course delivery and content development compared to plan
- Coordination of the recording of the courses to allow for on-demand delivery of core courses and new features
Requirements
- BS/BA preferred
- Ideal candidate will have 5 plus years experience in training curriculum development and delivery
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Outstanding group presentation and communication skills
- Experience in financial applications training preferred
- Good facilitation techniques to promote effective learning
- Ability to understand a variety of business processes for accounting, inventory, project management, time and billing, and expense reporting.
- Ability to learn our applications’ functionality in order to effectively train others in how to implement and use the application
- Highly enthusiastic, positive-minded, customer focused, service-oriented
- Good understanding of Internet technologies
- Quick learner and self-starter requiring ability to work independently
- Preference for working collaboratively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or accounting
To apply:
http://careers2.hiredesk.net/viewjobs/JobDetail.asp?Comp=Intacct&sPERS_ID=&TP_ID=1&JB_ID=&PROJ_ID={D2BF9914-7DD3-4939-86A4-9BBDDA99D16B}&BackUrl=ViewJobs/Default.asp
Livescribe Senior Technical Writer – Oakland September 15, 2008
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We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer to write user-facing documentation for Livescribe Desktop software (Windows and Mac), and possibly the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen device. The successful candidate for this position will help design and develop best-of-breed documentation for Mac and Windows audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop user guides, tutorials, and onscreen Help through hands-on use of Livescribe Desktop software (Macintosh and Windows) and Livescribe Pulse smartpen.
- Review, contribute to, and use product design documents and engineering specifications.
- Work effectively with other members of the project team, including those in the Technical Documentation, Product Marketing, Software Development, and Quality Assurance organizations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or advanced degree in Technical Communications, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience as a user documentation writer in the software industry, preferably for the general consumer market
- Proficiency using Adobe FrameMaker (preferably Structured)
- Experience using Adobe RoboHTML
- Some experience using other Adobe Creative and Technical Suite tools, including:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Graphic editing tools (such as Adobe Photoshop)
- Captivate
- Knowledge of HTML and XML
- Working knowledge of Windows and Macintosh platforms
- Experience developing documentation for onscreen Help and web delivery
- Excellent technical writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in clear language
- Keen ability to estimate tasks and set priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects
- Proven as a self-starter who is effective in a team environment
- Strong interest in new technologies
- Good sense of humor and creativity
Nice to have, but not required:
- Experience documenting consumer electronic devices (handhelds, phones, digital pens)
- Experience documenting Macintosh software and/or Apple devices
Compensation packages include competitive salaries and generous stock incentives.
To apply:
Email HR
Intuitive Surgical Marketing Communications Writer – Sunnyvale September 15, 2008
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Tracking Code: 281752-609
Reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager, the Marketing Communications Writer will be a key contributor to the success of Intuitive Surgical’s Marketing Communications team as a master of the written word.
The MarCom Writer will primarily be responsible for the clear articulation of Intuitive Surgical’s product and procedure value propositions. This role will be instrumental in maintaining branding and messaging consistency across communication platforms.
Primary focus of the role is in the development of content for print, electronic and multimedia tools used for product promotion. This work will extend into specific descriptions of the medical procedures that our products enable and will require a comfort level at working as both a writer and editor. The MarCom Writer will work with subject matter experts to produce finished copy for use in both physician and patient-facing material. Work crafted will be published in multiple outlets and will need to be tailored for use on the web, in interactive CD-ROM’s, in promotional brochures and data sheets. The position will also contribute to public relations and corporate communications material and will provide MarCom support for the company at large including Human Resources, Training and Investor Relations.
This position has responsibility and authority to:
- Conceptualize the purpose, tone and precedence of messaging
- Outline, draft, edit and refine written content
- Tailor messaging for use in print and electronic media, presentations, press releases and other communications vehicles as needs warrant
- Ensure messaging reflects an appropriate voice for technical or laypersons
- Develop project-specific communication plans
- Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional contributors
- Prioritize and manage multiple copy jobs simultaneously
- Assist with MarCom projects and editorial support as necessary
- Support MarCom manager as needs warrant, e.g. represent MarCom during internal and external meetings
Required Skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Marketing Communications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications or equivalent experience
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate, fluent in MS Office, especially MS Word, PowerPoint
- Solid editorial experience with portfolio of published work Desired
- Knowledge of surgery or experience, interest in medical device marketing
- Experience, interest and aptitude for information design
To apply:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=281752&company_id=15609&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=1010725&aid=1
