Technical Writer (Dita/Xml) (Entry Level)

Location: 100% Onsite; One day remote (after training)

Length: 1yr contract – possible extension

Technical Writer / Editor

Work closely with the team to produce outputs in different formats for various products.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing operations manuals and processing translations in a content management system (CMS).
• Collaborating with a team of subject-matter experts (SMEs), editors, graphic designers, and information architects.
• Editing text for spelling, grammar, style, and general clarity.
• Optimizing content organization and ensuring consistency in tone and presentation.
• Identifying problematic usage of grammar, punctuation, abbreviations, and terminology.
• Identifying inconsistencies in common outputs across product lines.
• Reviewing graphics for accuracy, correct positioning, and layout.
• Applying proofreading techniques and markup to rigorously compare documents for accuracy and conformance to content and format.
• Incorporating all required changes for a product release and documenting reasons and justifications for each change.
• Processing manuals for review and approval according to procedures.
• Learning how to use in-house tracking and product management systems.

Preferred education level:

• Degree in English language, Journalism, or Technical writing, or equivalent writing experience.

Desired skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize patterns
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with DITA XML a plus
• Experience with a CMS (preferably a component content management system) a plus
• Experience in the medical device industry a plus

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• DITA: 3 years (Preferred)
• XML: 3 years (Preferred)
• Content management systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• pharma or medical device industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Developing operations manuals and processing translations: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irving, TX 75015 (Required)

Work Location: In person