Re: Tech writer job description needed

[Carol Gilbert <cgilbert -at- cal -dot- berkeley -dot- edu>]

I couldn't find my detailed descriptions by level, but this will give 
you some idea of the kind of information desired. Obviously, the 
specifics will be tailored to your environment. - Carol Gilbert

Responsibilities:  Work as part of a product development team with the 
responsibility to produce written materials including, but not limited 
to, product manuals, training guides, product demonstration scripts, 
training materials, and technical marketing collateral as required. As 
part of a product development team you will review product 
specifications and operating procedures and provide feedback to that 
development team. You will assist in coordinating the layout and 
organization of these written materials. You may be called upon to 
conduct product demonstrations or provide product training to employees 
and customers.

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS, 3-5 years of 
experience writing in a technical environment, excellent communication 
skills, knowledge of client/server applications, Novell NetWare, 
Windows 3.1, Windows NT, FrameMaker, and on-line help for Windows and 
UNIX platforms. Software documentation experience is required. Training 
experience is an advantage.


On Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at 02:33  AM, John Cornellier wrote: