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Technical jobs for writers — remote, freelance & in-house

Find technical writing jobs that explain complex tools in plain language. Typical work includes API docs, release notes, how-to guides, and diagrams that help engineers, admins, and end users get unstuck fast.

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  • Our client, a cutting-edge marketing firm in Fort Worth, requires a skilled freelance technical writer for remote collaboration. They need someone ready to transform complex IT concepts into easily digestible guides and documentation. They don’t need a creative writer; they need someone with a knack for details and procedures. If you're a clear and methodical individual looking for remote flexibility, keep reading. **Your Responsibilities Will Include** * Developing in-depth, step-by-step tutorials and guides covering new features for the client's core software. * Producing and updating detailed API documentation for developers, ensuring clear usage examples. * Creating and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge base to address common customer questions and troubleshoot problems. * Contributing to the style guide to improve consistency and clarity across all documentation. * Working directly with software developers and product managers to acquire a comprehensive understanding of features and functionality. * Actively participating in documentation reviews to enhance precision and effectiveness. **Ideal Candidate Profile** * Demonstrates proficiency in converting complex technical concepts into easily digestible documentation for a non-technical audience. * An experienced technical writer, ideally with a focus on SaaS software documentation. * Familiarity with markdown, reStructuredText, or similar markup languages used for documentation. * Practical experience with version control systems like Git to track changes to documentation. * A solid grasp of API documentation and generating it with tools like Swagger or similar. * You’ve probably mastered the art of time management and consistently meeting deadlines. * Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment, demonstrating autonomy and responsiveness. **What's In It for You?** * This freelance role comes with competitive compensation, acknowledging your value and contributions. * Enjoy the convenience of working remotely, from your Fort Worth home or anywhere in the world. * The client strongly encourages continuous training and offers resources to further hone your skill set. * The team values collaborative input, and you'll have the opportunity to influence their technical writing approach. * See your documentation have a positive, meaningful impact on software users. * Flexible project timelines that can accommodate your schedule, ensuring work-life balance. If you are a meticulous freelance writer with a drive to simplify complex subjects, the client would like to hear from you. Your detailed understanding of translating tech language for all users and your ability to complete all requirements on time make you a valuable asset to the documentation needs. The ideal applicant should want to join the team immediately, and contribute greatly to user resources.
    Fort Worth, TX
    Remote / Hybrid
    Freelance
    $40 - $60 per hour
    Technical & Marketing
    2 months ago
  • Our team is looking for a talented Technical Writer to develop clear, concise, and accurate documentation for our rapidly expanding product line. If you have a knack for explaining complex technical concepts in a simple and understandable way, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our success. **The Opportunity** As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of technical documentation, including user manuals, API documentation, developer guides, and online help systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and support staff to ensure that our documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. A passion for detail, an insatiable desire for learning, and the ability to translate dense data into accessible insights are essential for success in this role. **Key Functions** * Create and maintain technical documentation for our products * Work closely with engineers, product managers, and support staff * Review and edit technical documentation written by others * Create diagrams, illustrations, and other visuals to enhance documentation * Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends * Manage the documentation review process * Keep the documentation up-to-date with new releases * Contribute to the style guide **What You’ll Bring to the Table** * Experience crafting various types of user documentation: user guides, administrator guides, installation guides, and troubleshooting materials. * Practical familiarity using documentation tools and platforms to write, format, publish, and manage technical content. Understanding of MadCap Flare and Sphinx is a plus. * Demonstrated skill in transforming intricate information and processes into well-structured, coherent, and usable content. * Robust attention to detail, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and compliance with editorial standards. * Capacity to independently gather relevant information by interacting with technical experts and using self-led research techniques. * A dedication to creating accessible content for varied experience levels and multicultural backgrounds. **Even Better If You Have** * A technical certification to validate abilities in an IT-related discipline, like technical writing, or relevant industry qualifications, solidifying domain competence and capabilities. * Proficiency using collaborative project management and content creation tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders. * Experience operating inside agile software development environments and actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. * Innate knack for troubleshooting and issue resolution to help enhance support documentation. This aptitude is crucial to improve product experience through relevant solutions. **Benefits and Perks** * Remote work arrangements * Flexible work hours * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Professional development opportunities This role, based remotely, lets you tap into St. Petersburg's growing tech scene while working from your home office. Embrace the blend of coastal living and professional engagement!
    St. Petersburg, FL
    Remote
    Part-time, Freelance
    $25 - $40 per hour
    Technical Writing
    2 months ago
  • We're a forward-thinking technology company situated right in the heart of Greensboro's burgeoning tech scene. Our dedication is focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients, and to make that happen, we're looking to expand our team of skilled technical communicators. As our new **Technical Writer Greensboro NC**, you'll play a crucial role in crafting clear and concise documentation that empowers users and facilitates seamless interaction with our complex systems. We need someone who understands the nuances of technical writing and can translate complicated technical details into user-friendly instructions. If you're detail-oriented, have a knack for understanding complex systems, and love helping people learn, we'd like to hear from you! **Your Contributions: Essential Functions** * Development and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for our suite of software products, covering user manuals, API documentation, release notes, and knowledge base articles. * Collaboration with software engineers, product managers, and QA testers to gather information and gain a profound understanding of our technologies. * Organization and restructuring of pre-existing documentation to improve clarity and readability. * Creation of supporting materials, like diagrams, flowcharts, and instructional videos, to better support the content. * Adherence to established documentation standards and style guides to ensure consistency across all our communications. * Participation in the planning and scheduling of documentation projects, meeting all given deadlines. * Solicitation of user feedback and iterative revision of documentation to optimize its accuracy and usefulness. * Maintenance of the documentation repository to ensure effortless access and efficient version control. **Needed Talents & Background** * Background in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience in writing and editing technical documentation, with a strong portfolio of relevant samples. * Familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. * Familiarity with documentation tools such as Confluence, MadCap Flare, or similar systems. * Strong proficiency in creating illustrations and graphics to supplement technical content. * Excellent grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal capabilities, allowing seamless integration with diverse teams. * Experience with source code management and version control systems, such as Git. * A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and learning new technologies quickly. **What We Offer: Professional Advantages** * Competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. * Significant paid time off to support work/life balance. * Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing tech company. * A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation. * The chance to work on projects that make a real difference to our users and to Greensboro’s growing technical landscape. * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to accommodate your needs. **Be Part of Our Tech Expansion!** This is more than a technical writing job. It’s a chance to contribute to a leading company within Greensboro’s rapidly evolving technical field. It's also an opportunity to use your skill cultivation to impact real users around the world. With significant opportunities for personal growth, an ideal professional journey, and an encouraging company culture, there is a path to a future for you, here. Join us!
    Greensboro, NC
    On-site, Remote
    Contractor, Full-time
    $60,000 - $85,000 yearly
    Technical Writing
    2 months ago
  • Our rapidly expanding downtown Chicago software house needs a detail-oriented Technical Content Specialist. This isn't just about documentation; it's about ensuring our clients, both sophisticated enterprises and tech-savvy startups, understand the power and nuance of our proprietary platform. **Responsibilities: Delving Into the Technical Landscape** * Translate complex software functionalities into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. * Produce user guides, API documentation, troubleshooting manuals, and release notes that address different experience levels. * Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and customer support teams to capture and refine the essential information for optimal clarity. * Act as a gatekeeper, maintaining documentation accuracy and relevancy through frequent updates. * Contribute to the evolution of our content standards and guidelines, incorporating user feedback to refine and elevate the user experience. * Explore fresh avenues for delivering information such as interactive tutorials, video explanations, and knowledge bases to bolster user adoption. * Contribute to testing new features and improvements by critically appraising their influence on the user base, emphasizing documentation updates that meet the users' immediate needs. * Drive ongoing SEO initiatives through the execution of technical website changes that further amplify our presence, ensuring top performance via organic strategies and well-coordinated campaigns. **Intellectual Foundation** * A degree or relevant certification in technical writing, English, computer science, or a similar area. * Demonstrated ability to explain complex software features simply and concisely. * Experience with various documentation styles (e.g., Markdown, reStructuredText, OpenAPI/Swagger). * Proficiency with Git and collaborative coding environments. * Familiarity with various content management systems (CMS) and documentation tools. * Exceptional written communication abilities and outstanding analytical capacities. * Strong collaborative and interpersonal capabilities. * A passion for learning and dissecting new technology solutions. **Total Rewards Package** We provide competitive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, holidays, and employee stock option plans. More profoundly, our downtown location offers the vibrancy of Chicago; near the iconic architecture and vibrant culinary spots, it enables excellent chances for work-life harmony within an exciting atmosphere. **Company Culture: Fostering Innovation Through Inclusivity** We foster a culture that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and personal evolution. The successful candidate will show the readiness to accept challenges and contribute directly toward achieving continuous improvements, boosting product acceptance across markets worldwide, while embodying these tenets that describe who we're and the aims that specify our organization. We actively engage a mixed team where every individual feels respected and empowered, promoting creative methods through diverse perspectives and extensive experience. We welcome diverse talents and believe this is what distinguishes us. Chicago culture thrives via shared involvement, ensuring inclusivity, transparency and dedication as primary beliefs.
    Chicago, IL
    On-site
    Full-time
    $70,000 - $90,000 per year
    Technical Content
    2 months ago
  • Our mission-driven organization seeks a diligent and versatile Content Architect to spearhead our efforts in distilling complex programmatic information into engaging and accessible resources for the New York City community. The ideal candidate merges technical prowess with a storyteller's flair, enabling us to extend our outreach and optimize understanding of the services we provide. This role blends content generation, management, and strategy, offering ample opportunities for innovation in a vital city. If you possess a blend of curiosity, attention to detail, and a sincere passion for simplifying the sophisticated, we encourage you to explore how you can serve a pivotal role with our team. **Crafting Informative Narratives** This central function entails taking complex concepts regarding program execution and translating these ideas into blog posts, online guides, and various resources digestible to our constituents. It's not simply about conveying the bare minimum facts but ensuring the context is properly tailored for maximum readability and user comprehension. Examples would include but not be limited to: 1. Concisely explain technical program methodologies through visually rich infographics. 2. Craft step-by-step guidebooks and resource documentation for user onboarding. 3. Work with multiple stakeholders and experts to identify crucial messaging opportunities and insights. **Information Architecture Leadership** You will influence how data is structured, categorized, and retrieved to maintain optimal functionality. This entails regular audits of documentation, implementing versioning best practices, and staying ahead of content drift to verify information remains factual, relevant, and valuable for years. * Overseeing all internal knowledge archives related to company processes. * Refining SEO optimization to make resources easily discovered within New York's diverse web sphere. * Designing taxonomy schemes and nomenclature guides tailored toward content consumers. **Essential Knowledge and Skillset** The applicant should offer practical expertise related to web development technologies, understanding information architecture practices, with a background in communications. * Background knowledge regarding HTML and CSS fundamentals preferred. * Proven capability in developing and administering document control methodologies. * Outstanding written communication skillset focused toward multiple target groups. * Prior hands-on involvement generating user resources and documentation. **Compensation and Benefits Profile** We offer a competitive compensation scheme aligned with non-profit organizational structures, highlighting our strong dedication to enabling growth via: * Competitive salary and health benefits packages with options focused on local New York healthcare groups. * Commitment toward career enrichment possibilities, with stipends allocated toward regional courses. * PTO includes flex-time and compassionate off-days. Join our fast-moving culture dedicated to delivering vital initiatives and impactful results in this one-of-a-kind cityscape. If these prospects appeal to you, we wish to hear your narrative!
    New York City, NY
    Remote, Hybrid
    Contractor, Full-time
    $70,000 - $90,000 yearly
    Web Content, Technical
    2 months ago