Technical Writer/Editor

Our client, a global 3d design software company, is actively looking for a Technical Writer/Editor to join their team in Waltham, MA . This role is onsite 3 days a week so local candidates are required. This is a 6 month initial contract with the opportunity to extend Responsibilities Editing knowledge-base articles written by support engineers Applying style rules and ensuring style compliance across the organization Helping support engineers to understand and apply the following: Technical-writing concepts Usability Clarity Information organization Ensuring technical accuracy Managing the knowledge-base article workflow and settings Editing best-practice guides and training modules Applying basic metrics to ensure quality Ensuring that content is maximized for internationalization and localization Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, or other writing discipline or a closely related field. 5+ years in a software technical-writing role Technical-editing experience working with a global team Demonstrated ability in minimalistic writing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, TechSmith Snagit, Acrolinx or other style-compliance tool a plus Knowledge-base article writing and editing a plus Course-development writing or editing a plus Content-strategy experience a plus Understanding of CAD concepts a plus Corporate-community content experience a plus Knowledge of a second language a plus Strong command of American English, including mechanics #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment