Technical Writer III

Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Responsible for creation and maintenance of IT documentation.

• Translates technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various target audiences.
• Works with Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Support to produce a wide variety of technical publications including instructional materials, technical manuals, product documentation and the like for use by both the IT and business community.
• Interviews subject matter experts and technical staff to collect information, prepare written text, and coordinate layout and material organization.
• Researches information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications to fill any gaps.
• Reviews, critiques, and edits documentation including design documents, programmer notes and system overviews.
• Requires knowledge of company product lines and document structure.
• Depending on the industry/work environment, such documents may include various media, including written and video.
• Responsibilities include maintenance of internal documentation library, providing and/or coordinating special documentation services as required, and oversight of special projects.
• Must have strong organizational and project management skills and excellent writing and editing skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• Typically has at least 4 years of business or technical writing experience and working knowledge of multiple software and graphics packages.

Additional Information

If you are interested, please contact:

Sophia

973-507-7563