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- We're on the lookout for a skilled technical ghostwriter to assist in creating clear, concise, and engaging documentation for a new suite of AI-powered data analysis tools. As our go-to ghostwriting expert, you’ll collaborate closely with our engineering and product teams to translate intricate technical details into user-friendly guides, tutorials, and FAQs. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual with a knack for explaining complex information in simple terms and who can effectively capture the voice and tone we establish. This role is based on-site in our Jersey City location. **Key Responsibilities** * Produce high-quality, easily understandable user documentation, developer guides, and API references. * Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, structured documentation. * Conduct thorough research on relevant technologies and industry standards. * Edit and proofread documentation for accuracy, grammar, and style consistency. * Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product updates and new features. * Contribute to the creation of documentation templates and style guides. * Ensure all documentation adheres to established branding guidelines and company voice. * Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. * Incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve documentation quality. * Explore innovative documentation methods and tools to enhance user experience. **Desired Skills and Experience** * Proven background in technical writing, preferably with a focus on software or data analysis tools. * Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an unwavering attention to detail. * Proficiency in documentation tools and platforms such as Markdown, Sphinx, or similar technologies. * Adept at working with engineers, product managers, and other technical experts. * Capability to quickly learn and understand new technologies and concepts. * Understanding of API documentation best practices. * A portfolio showcasing previous technical writing samples, ideally in the software or technology sector. * Familiarity with agile development methodologies. * Comfortable participating in peer reviews of documentation. * Creative approach to presenting technical information in an engaging format. **Benefits of Joining Our Team** * Competitive contractor rates, reflecting your expertise and contributions. * Exposure to cutting-edge AI technology and innovative projects. * Opportunity to work closely with talented engineers and product managers. * A dynamic and fast-paced environment that encourages professional development. * Access to a collaborative workspace in Jersey City. * Flexible work hours to accommodate personal commitments. * Professional growth opportunities through training and mentorship programs. * Networking events and industry conferences to enhance your skills. * The chance to contribute significantly to our customer's understanding and utilization of our AI-driven data analysis tools.Jersey City, NJOn-siteContractor$50 - $75 per hourTechnical & Ghostwriting2 months ago
- **Empowering Oakland's Open-Source Community: Join Our Technical Writing Revolution!** Our fast-growing tech cooperative seeks a detail-oriented Technical Writer. We empower local open-source projects, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all. If you're passionate about translating complex code into clear, user-friendly documentation and resonate with Oakland’s collaborative spirit, let’s talk! **Your Day-to-Day Impact:** 1. **Crafting Stellar Docs**: Write, revise, and maintain comprehensive documentation for our open-source software, APIs, and developer tools. Target audiences span newbie programmers to advanced engineers. 2. **Collaborating Closely**: Work closely with our development teams to understand system architecture and code functionality. 3. **Elevating User Experiences**: Create tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and FAQs to assist our user community and empower them to fully utilize our software. Test drive various UI's to evaluate the best options, providing input regarding improving the usability for the user community. 4. **Championing Best Practices**: Enforce consistency in documentation style, format, and voice across all projects. Strive for adherence to standards as outlined by Open Source licensing entities and software foundations, as it will benefit our users. 5. **Navigating the Tech Scene**: Attend industry meetups and contribute to relevant online forums to expand your technical knowledge and network. Local presence is welcomed to encourage relationships with the open source community here in Oakland and across the bay. **Academic Preparation & Professional Growth** * An academic background in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. Alternatively, an equivalent portfolio of hands-on expertise. * Deep comprehension of software development methodologies and agile practices. * Exceptional grasp of technical writing concepts and practices. * Superb communication, interpersonal, and collaboration proficiencies. * Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Sphinx, Doxygen, Markdown) and version control systems (Git). * Bonus points if you're engaged with the open-source movement or have already contributed to documentation projects. Additional bonus points, should you possess certifications or experience related to accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 compliance. * Practical knowledge with Linux environments, command-line interfaces, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP). **What Makes Us Special** At our Oakland cooperative, we believe in: * **Radical Transparency**: Open salaries and decision-making. * **Equitable Ownership**: Employee ownership shares for long-term commitment. * **Community Enrichment**: Active participation in local open-source events. * **Ongoing Skill Cultivation**: Dedicated budget for technical workshops, conferences, and certifications. * **Generous PTO**: Recharge and focus on what matters. * **Wellness perks**: Promoting well-being through resources such as wellness spending account and mental health resources. **The Cooperative Deal:** * Full-time role with competitive pay. * Comprehensive healthcare coverage. * Remote work environment – though periodic in-person collaboration is encouraged. Ready to contribute to Oakland’s growing tech ecosystem and our open-source mission? Apply today!Oakland, CARemoteFull-time$80,000 - $110,000 per yearTechnical & Web Content2 months ago
- Seeking a versatile freelance technical copywriter in Irvine, CA, who thrives in a fast-paced hybrid work environment. As our organization expands its suite of services, we need a proactive content specialist to enhance our documentation and marketing material. This role demands an individual capable of transforming complex technological information into clear, concise copy that engages both expert and non-expert audiences. **What You'll Contribute:** * Craft compelling technical documentation for new and existing software solutions. This encompasses user manuals, API documentation, and troubleshooting guides. * Develop engaging marketing content, including white papers, blog posts, and case studies, showcasing the applications and advantages of our tech offerings. * Collaborate closely with product development, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure accuracy and alignment of technical messaging. * Adapt writing styles to suit diverse platforms and media, maintaining a consistent brand voice. * Optimize content for SEO and readability, ensuring it reaches and resonates with the target demographic. * Manage content lifecycle from inception to publishing, adhering to deadlines and project requirements. **Desired Attributes:** * A professional journey displaying expertise in technical communication and copywriting, ideally within the tech or software domain. * Proven capability in translating sophisticated technical details into easily digestible content for a range of audiences. * Hands-on expertise with content management systems (CMS) and documentation tools. * Academic background in English, journalism, computer science, or a related field provides a solid learning foundation. * Deeply understands SEO principles and their practical application in content generation. * Remarkable communication and collaboration capabilities. **Why Choose Us:** * **Competitive Compensation**: Offering an advantageous freelance rate depending on expertise and project scale. * **Professional Development**: Engagement in challenging projects that sharpen abilities and expand industry insight. * **Creative Freedom**: An environment that encourages original concepts and unique contributions. * **Hybrid Flexibility**: The opportunity to combine remote operation with on-site interaction in our Irvine location. * **Culture**: We recognize and acknowledge great work. This technical copywriter role is essential to improving communication, refining our business development and growing the user adoption of our expanding list of technological solutions.Irvine, CAHybridFreelance$45 - $65 per hourCopywriting, Technical2 months ago
- Our thriving team is in pursuit of a dynamic Technical Writer to amplify our influence in Fort Worth, Texas. Specializing in software development, we're renowned for innovation, a quality echoed by our constant search for talent. This contract role opens an avenue into the heart of our innovative culture. **Core Responsibilities** * Creation and continual improvement of technical documentation – SDKs, APIs, guides – to benefit the developers involved. * Work with cross-functional team (development, support, QA) in shaping documentation standards. * Orchestrate testing and gathering user feedback, integrating that insight into iterative improvements. * Craft tutorials and educational material to onboard and provide support to developers. * Engage proactively with the open-source community to improve content, and keep ahead of technical innovation. **Expected Abilities** * A background including technical areas, matched with an extraordinary facility of written language. * A history of crafting compelling technical documents tailored towards specific audiences, highlighting complex subjects with ease. * A good working understanding of documentation creation for software and/or hardware. * A capability to grasp developer necessities, and translate needs into accurate, easy-to-understand content. * Knowhow with relevant applications and practices (Markup languages, document version control, Agile workflows). **Additional Items That Would Add Value** * Developer involvement, be that software or hardware. * Experience contributing to developer conferences, meetups or other gatherings. **Our Philosophy On Growth & Support** At [Company Name], our ethos is predicated on encouraging brilliance. Your personal growth and that of our combined intellectual ability are vital to what we pursue. We foster continual skills development within our talent pool via:\ * Budget for external classes, conferences, workshops * Scheduled career-goal evaluations * A wide professional book library. **Lifestyle Aspects, Advantages** * A flexible hours policy to respect people's work habits, provided a 40-hour work week benchmark is adhered to. * A fully stocked office pantry to keep motivation high. * Weekly happy hour for light relief within working life. * An inclusive & diverse working environment. We endeavor to cultivate an area with an equitable chance to progress, irrespective of your background. We have a clear need to improve content to meet an increasing customer base. Your skills will influence developers at various business stages, enhancing our capabilities as an organization. Come take part in a place that recognizes and rewards ingenuity. Contribute to a future where every line of our code has its equal in accessible insight. Join us in Forth Worth, in constructing not just our programs, but a deeper understanding among all they benefit. We need a talent that brings precision, originality, and commitment. You must present the aptitude not only to follow developments, but to illuminate the steps ahead. Fort Worth is a growing technological hub. Joining us would be a part of a vibrant community of innovation. Our new hire will experience an evolving scene filled with opportunities and chances to expand our professional horizons. The area provides a high quality of life, an abundance of entertainment facilities and social hubs to experience. Our company aims at helping you to enjoy and engage, both during working and out-of-hours hours. You could be more than just joining the crew - you'd come to be an active individual in our local innovation network.Fort Worth, TXRemoteContractor$45-$60 per hourTechnical & Web Content2 months ago
- We're seeking a seasoned freelance technical writer in Washington, D.C., capable of transforming intricate technical concepts into clear, concise, and easily digestible documentation. If you excel at understanding software architecture and can articulate that understanding to both technical and non-technical audiences, we'd love to hear from you. **Your Primary Mission** * **Craft Comprehensive Documentation:** Develop detailed API documentation, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and software release notes. * **Simplify Complexity:** Translate complex engineering jargon into understandable content for diverse user groups. * **Ensure Accuracy:** Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to verify the precision and validity of all technical information. * **Maintain Consistency:** Adhere to established style guides and maintain consistency in terminology and formatting across all documentation. * **Optimize for SEO:** Utilize keyword research and implement SEO best practices to ensure documentation is easily discoverable by users searching online for solutions. **Key Accountabilities** * Working alongside our product development team to fully grasp and document new product features. * Revising and restructuring existing documentation to improve clarity and user-friendliness. * Participating in product design reviews to anticipate documentation requirements and identify potential usability issues. * Creating illustrative examples and tutorials to enhance the learning experience. * Collecting user feedback on documentation and implementing enhancements based on that feedback. **Essential Skills** * **Mastery of Technical Concepts:** Proven proficiency in understanding and documenting software development principles, APIs, and technical workflows. * **Communication Acumen:** Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the aptitude to present technical information clearly and persuasively. * **Proficiency in Documentation Tools:** Familiarity with industry-standard documentation tools like Confluence, Git, and Sphinx. * **Quality Orientation:** A meticulous approach to detail and a relentless pursuit of error-free deliverables. * **Collaboration Skills:** A proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and support. **Professional Qualities We Value** * A self-starter who takes initiative and owns projects from beginning to end. * An enthusiastic learner with a passion for keeping abreast of the latest technological developments. * A problem-solver who can think critically and come up with innovative solutions to documentation challenges. * An organized professional who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work on time. **Benefits of Partnering With Us** * Competitive hourly rates based on your background. * Flexible working hours to suit your commitments. * A collaborative and encouraging remote work environment. * The prospect to collaborate with a talented group of engineers and product specialists. * Opportunity to impact how individuals understand our technology stack. * Career Growth Potential: While this is a freelance position, it could potentially lead to long-term engagements based on performance and company needs. The exposure to cutting-edge technologies and diverse projects will certainly help you develop professionally. **Why Join Us in Washington, DC?** Washington, D.C. is a dynamic city with a thriving tech sector. It's a hub for innovation, with opportunities to connect with government agencies, research institutions, and startups. In addition, the city's rich history, diverse culture, and numerous cultural attractions offer a rewarding environment for professionals to live and work. If you are a freelance technical writer ready to help translate technology speak for humans, while enjoying Washington, D.C. - we'd love to speak with you. We seek a partner focused on quality content that is accessible, useful, and technically correct.Washington, DCOn-siteFreelance$45 - $65 per hourTechnical Writing & Copywriting2 months ago