Accuray Senior Technical Writer – Sunnyvale June 13, 2008
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Job Code: 01211.002
Job ID #: 154
Functional Area: Regulatory Affairs
Department: Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs
Relocation Provided: Yes
Position Description
- Improve consistency and quality of existing documents that are used by customers.
- Assure excellent usability of these documents by customers and Accuray personnel.
- Restructure documents (both US and international) to assure easier maintenance.
- Guide Accuray in the use of innovative document creation and distribution strategies.
- Become an expert/owner on products assigned, using a hands-on approach.
Specific tasks or functions:
- Consolidate and rewrite existing customer product documentation. For example, revise and combine existing User Guides and contribute to developing a Reference Guide.
- Assure consistency of user guides, software screens, software release notes, training, installation and maintenance manuals, web content, etc.
- Improve document/file structure, e.g. with a coordinated publishing or document management system; replace Word documents with other formats.
- Investigate and recommend improved publishing and distribution strategies for customer product documentation.
- As necessary, write/implement the above as an individual contributor or by coordinating the review and input of others. Coordinate with external resources as necessary. Conduct interviews with various staff to gather data for documentation
- As appropriate write new “technical” documents and provide assistance to other departments needing technical writing support.
- Produce and release product support materials and process changes to technical documents.
- Coordinate international translations.
Position Requirements
- BS/BA in English, Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field is required (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on, demonstrated experience in technical writing specifically in a medical device environment for clinical and other users.
- Must have hands-on experience with information/data gathering and a track record of working with multiple subject matter experts and data sources.
- Must be detail oriented and able to work with strict deadlines.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills required in order to produce concise and accurate documents.
- Advanced skills with these typical programs are required: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Paint, and Power Point; Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator; and various HTML programs.
- Must show a commitment to excellence, be a problem solver, possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work independently and in a team environment.
To apply:
TimeBridge Senior UI Designer – San Francisco June 13, 2008
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One of the biggest Internet trends is bringing Web 2.0 to business applications — think online spreadsheets, web-based word processors, online calendars and wikis. Business professionals spend a lot of money on productivity applications, providing a huge opportunity for companies that can build advanced web services to replace tired old desktop applications.
Think about it…why not create a killer web service that actually generates revenue? Others have noticed: TimeBridge recently received the coveted Editor’s Choice award by PC Magazine. PC World named us to their list of 101 Fantastic Freebies, and Gartner put in their Cool Vendor report.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
TimeBridge is looking for an experienced UI designer who has a passion for building innovative web 2.0 internet applications. As the UI Designer, you’ll define the look and user experience of a service that will dramatically improve the way people plan and coordinate with each other online. You’ll join a talented product team obsessed with delivering the best user experience possible. Candidates must have strong interaction design and visual design skills – clear design and usability is critical to our success. This is a great opportunity for you to become a core member of an early stage, well-funded startup.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply strategic thinking to deliver end-to-end user experience solutions with a focus on user needs and business goals.
- Directly responsible for delivering all aspects of design, from delivering concepts and wireframes to UI specifications and final visual designs.
- Create and present multiple UI, layout, and design options for new and existing features, incorporating feedback from users and product managers
- Perform graphic design for visual elements that include entirely new features and updates to existing features
- Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends.
- Assist in usability testing and other research initiatives
- Translate usability and field research findings into design improvements
- Communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale
- Work closely with Product Management & Engineering to implement UI designs throughout the product development process
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for building powerful, but easy-to-use web applications
- Able to understand complex products and present an effective and usable UI to the customer
- Expertise in user-centered design process and interaction design skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; your output will include web-ready artwork for web developers to integrate into the web application
- Solid understanding of Ajax and familiarity with the latest web technologies and design trends
- Ability to design new features while maintaining a consistent look and feel with the existing features
- Ability to give and take constructive feedback well
- Willingness to iterate on your own designs as user feedback is received
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong portfolio available for viewing that includes examples of Visual and Interaction Design
- 4+ years of visual design experience for consumer web applications where usability was a key ingredient to wide-scale adoption
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic design, Information Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent
DESIRED:
- Experience supporting usability studies, working with personas, and creating compelling marketing communication
- Ability to create basic prototypes to demonstrate user experience
- Experience with Flash
To apply:
Email HR, attention Drew Garcia, including links to online portfolios or examples of previous work.
Speck Products Senior Marketing Copywriter / Content Manager – Palo Alto June 12, 2008
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Industry:
Consumer Goods
Salary:
75,000-90,000
Speck Products (speckproducts.com) is a leading brand in designing and marketing cases for iPod, iPhone, MacBook, laptops, cell/smartphones/PDAs, and other popular portable electronics.
We’re looking for a jack-of-all-trades writer and content manager to join our fun, spirited, small staff. We work hard, play hard and enjoy the daily challenge of bringing Speck to the masses. The company is small, creative, spirited and located in beautiful downtown Palo Alto, CA.
Speck products are sold through major retailers, including Apple stores, major online dealers like Amazon.com, as well as through fashion/apparel stores, college bookstores and internationally.
This role would service the content development and creation needs of the company, from developing consumer packaging copy, POP/merchandising and signage, to managing our direct-to-consumer website, promos, e-newsletters, product catalog, sales support materials, presentations, PR, video, blogs and more! You’d also manage and engage with online communities, forums, write blogs and editorials, support advertising efforts and work with closely with internal and external resources and partners.
Seeking full-time, on-staff hire, complete with full benefits and bonus program.
Experience/knowledge of writing and managing content in the mobile/wireless, consumer electronics, fashion/apparel and retail markets preferred.
To apply:
Email HR
imeem Graphic Designer – San Francisco June 12, 2008
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imeem is looking for a Graphic Designer to design web-based dynamic and innovative custom programs for our consumer-facing web site, marketing projects, and sales efforts. The ideal candidate must have visual design experience, a sense of today’s style trends, good technical know-how, and solid results with attention to detail. The Designer works effectively and efficiently across internal teams in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to create a range of designs for each project and be self-motivated and have strong communication skills. If you are an ambitious self-starter with a love of music and film, this could be the perfect position for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design mocks for advertisers during the Pre-Sales process
- Design and launch all promotional assets for advertiser programs, marketing programs and promotions including Profile and Group pages, custom ad units and any additional custom creative/innovative solutions
- Interact with cross-functional teams to confirm that all build requirements are met, including tech, tracking, sales and ad operations
- Manage multiple deliverables on-time with high-quality client solutions
- Partner with internal departments to achieve project goals
- Proactively makes suggestions for business best practices and process improvements
- Manage external design resources when necessary
Designer Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of web design experience primarily focusing on professional Web and interactive products with a consumer-oriented audience
- Experience in an online media environment/creative agency working with external clients
- Expert proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
- Solid knowledge of CSS, XHTML, JavaScript and Mac OS (AJAX/DHTML and hand-coding are strong assets) and the capabilities of Web browsers is essential
- Knowledge of Rich Media Advertising
- Knowledge of interactive design concepts, wireframes and user-flow diagrams
- Knowledge of typographical, print, motion graphic, and interaction design skills
- Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines and changing needs
- Strong communications skills
- Strong attention to detail
To apply:
Email HR
Dotspotter Editor – Berkeley June 12, 2008
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative thinker who can drive our lifestyle content strategy and execution plan.
The position includes performing a wide range of editorial duties including writing, copy-editing, and integrating user generated content for final posting, publication, or product release. Evidence of depth of commitment to writing and editing, a wide degree of creativity, and a positive attitude is a must.
Candidate should have knowledge of procedures, process, and best practices of specific the online lifestyle market. Candidate should be able to multi-task a range of editorial duties within a fast-paced, collaborative work environment. All candidates should be conversant in the lifestyle market and be highly motivated self-starters. Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to create and edit content and documents in a range of voices and styles. Experience in web content or new product development, journalism, and magazine publishing is a plus.
- Have a passion for anything related to the lifestyle hemisphere
- Exceptional content aggregator – know how and when to package stories together
- Some experience working with freelance writers and editors remotely
- Some experience with blogging, podcasts and moderating/filtering content on the web
- Produce special features and content packages that are timely and relevant
- Proven content writing ability and time-sensitive editing ability
- Ability to work under tight deadlines on a daily basis
- Knowledge of encouraging community, interactivity and cross promotion of news across a network
Qualifications:
- Editorial judgment – the ability to discern and differentiate what makes a story relevant
- Experience with launching websites from planning to release
- Team player with the ability to work without supervision when needed and to act quickly under deadline
- Ability to edit wide range of content quickly and accurately with great attention to detail
- Collaborative and communicative work ethic
- Ability to achieve and provide key editorial value within a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and effectively prioritize efforts
- Desire and ability to learning new online tools
To apply:
Email HR and cite “Editor” in your subject line.
John Muir Health Learning Management System Specialist – Walnut Creek June 12, 2008
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Requisition Number: 10023766
Job ID: 4504945
Job Function: Content Developer
Department: Education
Full Time, Days 36-40 Hrs
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
John Muir Health is a not-for-profit organization providing high-quality, comprehensive health care to the communities of Contra Costa county and the greater Bay area. We offer the full range of medical services, and are recognized as a leader in many specialties including trauma care, cardiac care, neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and women’s health. Living and working in the beautiful Diablo Valley, surrounded by the East Bay hills, you will enjoy excellent lifestyle amenities, award-winning school districts and all the benefits of the San Francisco bay area.
John Muir Health offers a wide variety of clerical, technical and general service support opportunities on full-time, part-time and per diem shifts. Opportunities can be available at John Muir Medical Center – Concord Campus, John Muir Medical Center – Walnut Creek Campus, John Muir Health – Brentwood Campus, John Muir Behavioral Health, and John Muir Physician Network. While you may work behind the scenes, you are at the forefront of our minds for your dedication to quality customer service, and the support you provide to our front line caregivers.
We have immediate opportunity for a Learning Management System Specialist. This position will be responsible for assisting the Learning Point Administrator with the creation, maintenance, assignment and support of online courseware according to established guidelines. Provides assistance to Media Coordinator with set up and user support of media equipment. As a team member, contributes to a cooperative relationship with other members of the healthcare team. Supports and applies the mission and values of the organization. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent desirable
- Minimum of two years experience working with FLASH (including Actionscript), HTML, Photoshop
- Proficient with media equipment: audio visual and media computer applications
- Proficient with standard MS Office business software applications
- Customer-focused
- Able to schedule work load effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups / individuals
To apply:
https://www.healthcaresource.com/johnmuirhealth/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=907171
Trend Micro Senior Technical Writer – Cupertino June 11, 2008
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JobID: 0972 – Sr. Technical Writer
This position requires a strong background in technical writing, preferable on consumer products. As a Senior Technical Writer you will work with Consumer product managers, UI design team members, and RD / QA engineers to create highly usable products that adhere to Trend Micro’s commitment to the best possible user experience.
The Senior Technical Writer position includes the following responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality documentation efforts on large or complex projects for consumer products (both online and print)
- Plan, develop, and review documentation sets from engineering specifications, hands-on use of interim software builds, research, and interviews with subject matter experts
- Contribute to user interface designs and overall product quality through editor reviews and collaboration with other departments
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and training to other technical writers
- Define and deploy team standards, quality goals, and improvement activities
- Act as project technical editor in reviews and approvals of documentation against team and company goals
Requirements:
- Minimum BS/BA with 5 years professional technical writing and editing experience; minimum 3 years on Consumer products or Web services
- Able to plan and lead a major documentation project or improvement initiative with multiple writers
- Advanced knowledge of writing techniques and tools such as FrameMaker, RoboHELP, and HTML editors
- Advanced knowledge of networking, security, messaging, and multiple operating system environments
- Excellent cross-department communication skills with impeccable written English
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and work successfully in an evolving and culturally diverse environment
- Necessary to interact with colleagues located around the world. Willing to travel is a plus
To apply:
http://prod.itzbig.com/Jobs/cupertino/trend_micro_incorporated/24877.html?cm=9&sr=oodle&ch=3
Trend Micro offers an excellent benefits package that includes: 401k Plan, Medical and Dental, Health Club Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, Training Programs, Paid Holidays, and Vacation. Trend Micro is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.”
Infoblox Education Services Manager – Santa Clara June 11, 2008
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As Infoblox’s Education Services vision further evolves and continue to expand in application within and outside Infoblox, the Education Services Manager, will assist in defining and implementing new strategic plans and business objectives for Infoblox’s education offerings. The Manager will work closely with VP, Global Customer Advocacy and other business unit management to document the objectives and plans for Infoblox’s education offerings.
The Manager, Education Services will have regular interaction with multiple levels of Infoblox and client management. He/she will work closely with other managers to define Infoblox’s Education Services offerings, areas for improvement, opportunities for expansion and resource strategies,
Responsibilities:
- Advance Infoblox’s education services capabilities and enhance the company’s ability to grow this practice
- Build relationships and forge links with other key business managers and internal customers in Engineering, Professional Services, Product Management
- Ensure Infoblox delivers consistent, high quality education services meeting client and partner needs
- Work with others across Infoblox to standardize education offerings, including but not limited to course curriculum standards, instructor guide standards and delivery channels (client on-site classroom training, seminars, web-based training, tutorials, etc.)
- Define, implement, and champion standard processes to ensure that it is easy for internal and external clients to work with Infoblox
- Plan, lead and manage the activities of Infoblox instructors in performing both curriculum development and classroom delivery
- Monitor Education Services revenues, expenses, productivity, utilization, client satisfaction, etc. through metrics
- Assist with defining and implementing solutions related to administration or operations of Product Education
- Position and operate the Education Services practice with a profit center orientation, i.e., monitor revenues associated with training delivery, manage resource utilization to targets, influence and facilitate more training business opportunities
- Explore new channels for delivery of Education Services including Infoblox partners and resellers
- Define end-to-end Education Services offerings in conjunction with Product Documentation and Product Support
- Work as a partner with Product Management and Product Development through the product lifecycle
- Assist in evaluating and integrating industry best practices into the organization
- Prepare requirements and processes for localization of Education Services materials
- Define and develop web-based training modules as supplemental tools and/or stand-alone training offerings
Skills and Experience:
- 5-10 years of experience in a management role, in either business operations or services
- 5-10 years experience teaching and developing technical training courses
- Ability to interface with client management as well as Infoblox management
- Excellent teaching, analytical, and instructional design and development skills and experience
- Experience providing training in various delivery modes such as web based training, computer based training, distance learning, virtual classroom and lecture / lab courses
- Strong PC literacy, as well as strong presentation and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Travel is required, both domestically and internationally, and will vary between 30% and 70%, depending on business pipeline, availability of instructor resources, and priority initiatives and strategies
- Training and/or development experience with the following technologies:
- DNS
- DHCP
- RADIUS
- LDAP
- TCP/IP
To apply:
Email HR
Printroom Graphic/Web Designer (Intern/Part time) – Santa Clara June 11, 2008
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The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in all areas of graphic and web site design. He or she will have strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to solve problems independently and the strong interpersonal communications skills needed to convey their creative and ingenious ideas and plans.
Primary Responsibilites
- Developing wireframes, distinctive logos and visual designs for websites, print ads, booth graphics and more
- Designing and producing promotional displays and marketing brochures for products and services
- The implementation of marketing strategies
- Researching and updating information and content for all websites
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience
- College degree in art or design (or in a program driving toward a degree in art or design) or the equivalent work experience
- Formal education in Graphic Design with a thorough understanding of layout, color, composition, typography, and iconography
Design Skills
- Possess artistic ability and creative thinking for designing eye-catching and effective graphics
- Able to come up with strategies for layouts and artistic concepts
- Aptitude for creating visual images that engage, attract and sell
- Outstanding portfolio demonstrating ability to create strategic brand solutions both in print and online
- Passion for making things simple, intuitive, consistent, and beautiful
- Solid understanding of typography, photography and illustration
Technical Skills
- Excellent computer skills including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and MS Office
- Ideally, candidate would posses a solid understating and experience with Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and CSS, etc.
Organizational Skills
- Meticulous, thorough and detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to balance several projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
- Open to change and able to adjust to shifting priorities
Communication skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Responsive to customer needs
To apply:
Email HR
Foundry Networks Senior Technical Writer – Santa Clara June 11, 2008
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Job Description:
- This position involves writing conceptual descriptions, task-based procedures, configuration examples, and reference information.
- The writer uses interviews and written specifications from engineering staff, as well as research from RFCs and Internet standards, to obtain the required information.
- This position requires strong technical writing skills and strong knowledge of networking concepts.
- The ideal candidate is someone who has 5 years experience documenting switching and routing networking concepts.
- The candidate must have the ability to learn new networking concepts quickly and work in projects with short, fast-paced development cycles.
- The department uses FrameMaker and Adobe Acrobat, and Webworks Publisher to write, illustrate, and produce documents.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on implementation experiences in one or more of the following areas:
- 5 years in the technical publications field
- 5 documenting networking products and protocols
- Understanding of networking concepts, such as switching, routing, and the OSI 7-layer model
- Proficiency with FrameMaker
- Experience with illustration software, such as: Adobe Acrobat or Photoshop
- Document new hardware Foundry products and networking features in software releases
- Gather information from engineering, marketing, QA, and other sources
- Plan and write conceptual and procedural information for a technical audience
- Plan and write user guides, configuration guides, and release notes
- Collaborate with other writers on documentation projects
- Copy edit the work of other writers and marketing staff
- Proficiency with WebWorks tools
Degrees:
- BS-5-9 years or MS-3-5 years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, EE or related field, and/or the equivalent work experience in related field.
- BA in English, Journalism, or Marketing Communications
- Degree or certificate in technical communications
To apply:
http://prod.itzbig.com/Jobs/santa_clara/foundry_networks/23160.html?cm=9&sr=oodle&ch=3
Research in Motion (RIM) Technical Writer, Developer Documentation – Redwood City June 11, 2008
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JobID: 0801755
POSITION SUMMARY – As a member of the documentation department, the successful candidate will produce documentation for third-party developers who use the BlackBerry Java Development Environment to create wireless enterprise applications. He or she will work closely with cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality documentation with minimal supervision. Additional responsibilities can include participating in department initiatives to improve documentation quality and process, and providing input into product design and usability.
Qualifications
- Related post-secondary education (computer science or math and professional writing)
- 4 years experience in the field of technical communication
- Experience writing developer documentation for software development kits (SDKs)
- Demonstrated ability to work on complex, technical projects with tight deadlines
- Excellent planning, research, and writing skills
- Working knowledge of Java(TM); knowledge of Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) is an asset
- Familiarity with mobile communications networks
- Solid understanding of the software development process
ASSETS: - Working knowledge of enterprise programming (J2EE or .NET)
- Experience producing or updating generated API Reference documentation
- Experience developing Java sample applications or sample code snippets
- Familiarity with corporate IT systems, such as web servers and relational databases
- Knowledge of network security and cryptography
- Proficiency with authoring tools, such as Blast Radius XMetal
- Knowledge of structured writing and the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA)
- Experience with HTML and XML
To apply:
http://prod.itzbig.com/Jobs/redwood_city/research_in_motion_rim/22537.html?cm=9&sr=oodle&ch=3
Mentor Graphics Technical Writer – San Jose June 11, 2008
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Reference ID: 72443375
Are You a Striped Bass? Looking for a good Technical Writer is much like fishing in a large pond for striped bass. Sometimes you get tuna. Sometimes you get trout. Sometimes you get an old boot. No matter how many times you cast your line, it’s only on very rare occasions that you find your coveted striped bass.
Mentor Graphics, a leader in the Electronics Design Automation (EDA) industry, is looking for a technical writer for its growing Calibre IC Verification products.
Working closely with a talented design staff, you will be responsible for documenting new technologies as well as proven product lines. Our open position is located in: Wilsonville, Oregon or San Jose, California.
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS/MS in a technical degree (such as EE, CS, Physics, or Applied Math; new graduates will be considered)
- Demonstrable interest/experience in the microchip industry (DRC, LVS, OPC, or RET)
- An understanding of CMOS or digital design is a plus
- Polished ability to write concisely
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Outstanding investigative research instincts
- Multitasking and/or project management capabilities
- A portfolio of success stories and writing samples
Our writing team provides the following environment:
- A group with decades of combined experience (and a sense of humor)
- Training to gain knowledge in the field
- Involvement in every level of documentation production for multiple books
- Ability to innovate and improve documentation standards
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are a writer with a highly technical background, an engineer looking for a career change, or a new college graduate with a technical degree and strong writing and interpersonal skills, please apply.
To apply:
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/ApplyStart.aspx?sc_cmp1=JS_JobDetails_ApplyNow&lr=cbnh_bizdv&Job_DID=J3H4DT6DQN3082KKQ4L
Mentor Graphics Entry-Level Technical Writer – San Jose June 11, 2008
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Reference ID: jc-1
Job Description
Mentor Graphics, a leader in the Electronics Design Automation (EDA) industry, is looking for a technical writer for its growing Calibre IC Verification products. Working closely with a talented design staff, you will be responsible for documenting new technologies as well as proven product lines.
Our open position is located in:
Our writing team provides the following environment:
- A group with decades of combined experience (and a sense of humor)
- Training to gain knowledge in the field
- Involvement in every level of documentation production for multiple books
- Ability to innovate and improve documentation standards
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS/MS in a technical degree (such as EE, CS, Physics, or Applied Math; new graduates will be considered)
- Demonstrable interest/experience in the microchip industry (DRC, LVS, OPC, or RET)
- An understanding of CMOS or digital design is a plus
- Polished ability to write concisely
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Outstanding investigative research instincts
- Multitasking and/or project management capabilities
- A portfolio of success stories and writing samples
Ideally, you’re a writer with a highly technical background, an engineer looking for a career change, or a new college graduate with a technical degree and strong writing and interpersonal skills.
To apply:
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/ApplyStart.aspx?lr=cbnh_bizdv&Job_DID=J8B3ZL70HLF7SX3NM9P
BroadLogic Technical Writer – San Jose June 11, 2008
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Department: Marketing
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and document key functions of the TeraPIX Video Processor. The primary role of this position will be to interface with key members of our technical staff to understand the major functions of the device and present them in a customer friendly but highly technical document. This document is the primary reference for our customers during their development cycle.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years technical writing including Databooks and Application Notes
- 3+ years Semiconductor Industry experience
To apply:
Emai HR
eHealthInsurance Technical Writer / Curriculum Developer – Mountain View June 11, 2008
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eHealth, Inc. is the parent company of eHealthInsurance Services Inc., and is headquartered in Mountain View , California. Founded in 1997, eHealth was responsible for the nation’s first online sale of a health insurance policy. With over 1 million sold members, eHealthInsurance is the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. eHealthInsurance presents complex health insurance information in an objective, user-friendly format, enabling the research, analysis, comparison and purchase of health insurance products that best meet consumers’ needs. Licensed to market and sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia , eHealthInsurance has developed partnerships with more than 160 health insurance companies, offering more than 7,000 health insurance products online.
Recent Acclaim:
In 2007 eHealthInsurance was honored with a Webby Award for Best Insurance website and was named one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley by Deloitte & Touche in their annual Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50 Program Award.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Curriculum Development
Design and develop instructor led and media based training for customers, employees, and partners. This position will own the overall curriculum development process, and create training for different product areas, working in partnership with product management, product development, and product marketing.
Technical Writing
Strong technical / requirements / specifications documentation writer with experience in writing product specifications and requirements documents for web products. Ability to identify and gather information from marketing, product, business and IT experts as needed to define requirements and develop the functional specification for web application. Strong analytical skills, including Data Analysis. Excellent ability to gather and articulate business and product requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- General knowledge of systems and information architecture standards and principles
- Ability to proactively engage engineers, product experts, and marketing managers to determine key information elements
- Design and develop instructionally and technically sound training materials for instructor led and media based training
- Design and develop all components of training materials, including PowerPoint slides, course notes/manuals, exercises, instructor demonstrations, instructor notes, classroom image, and setup files
- Project manage all aspects of the courseware development process, including communicating regularly with content review team, product management, product development and other relevant groups within eHealth
- Seek customer feedback and continuously improve the quality of courses and documentation developed
RESPONSIBILITIES
- BA/BS in a technical or quantitative field
- 3 to 5 years of practical experience in a consumer-oriented Internet company
- Exceptional oral, written, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, project management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills – must be able to work multiple projects simultaneously in deadline-driven environment
- Proficient Microsoft Office
- Advanced working knowledge of Internet research to perform both generic and specific research
- Web-savvy: understanding of HTML, Web servers, and Internet protocols
- Familiarity with Internet applications
- Experience with direct customer interaction
To apply:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JXKV5FTH0P8-l-Mountain_View-CA-c-Insurance;_ylt=Ahzq4dT2mMAhPPE_Uj94bNSxQ6IX
