Technical Authors - (US-NY-New York)
Technical Authors - (US-NY-New York)
Compensation: $110K - $140K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: BNRJA55
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: BNRJA55
Technical authors are also known as information designers, technical writers and technical communicators.
Technical authors explain technical information in an easy to understand way. This involves interpreting technology or applications and then designing and writing documentation. The information may be presented in the form of user guides for software applications, reference manuals, training guides or online help incorporated into software and operating guides. Technical authors also provide packages of assistance including software demos and interactive tutorials, in a range of media such as video, PowerPoint, illustrations and graphics.
Typical work activities
Assessing the audience and the nature of the documentation required:
Assessing the audience and the nature of the documentation required:
§ attending planning/briefing meetings;
§ collaborating with developers and managers to clarify technical issues;
§ liaising with subject matter experts;
§ Researching and gathering the information required;
§ understanding the technology and applications for which documentation is to be prepared;
§ gathering and analyzing the information needs of the user.
§ collaborating with developers and managers to clarify technical issues;
§ liaising with subject matter experts;
§ Researching and gathering the information required;
§ understanding the technology and applications for which documentation is to be prepared;
§ gathering and analyzing the information needs of the user.
Presenting the information:
§ organising information according to the user's needs;
§ writing, editing and presenting information;
§ indexing and cataloguing material;
§ copy-editing.
§ organising information according to the user's needs;
§ writing, editing and presenting information;
§ indexing and cataloguing material;
§ copy-editing.
Related administration:
§ working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously;
§ creating work schedules;
§ keeping up to date with developments and trends in the industry and attending training courses.
§ working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously;
§ creating work schedules;
§ keeping up to date with developments and trends in the industry and attending training courses.
20-25% Travel Required
Essential Skills (Technical / Business Domain / Managerial/ Soft skills)
§ Experience in financial services
§ Knowledge of the following languages: Python, C++ and Java
§ Experience in financial services
§ Knowledge of the following languages: Python, C++ and Java
Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.
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