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Subject:Jobs -- Greenville, SC From:jeansonj -at- DSTM -dot- COM Date:Fri, 27 Dec 1996 16:03:36 EST
TECHNICAL WRITING JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Datastream Systems, Inc., a rapidly growing software development
company, plans to add entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level
technical writers to it Technical Communications group throughout
1997. We seek professional technical writers to design, write, and
edit software documentation.
ú User guides
ú System administrator guides
ú Installation procedures
ú Quick start guides
ú Training materials
ú Letters
ú Marketing materials
ú Technical support materials
ú White papers
ú Worldwide web documents
ú On-line help
ú Wizards
THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
The Datastream Technical Communications Group is housed in the
Development Department and currently consists of 8 technical
communicators. The cumulative and variant expertise within the group
has contributed to the professional achievement of five awards in the
1996 STC Carolina Foothills & South Carolina chapters Publication
Competition, including the award of "Best of Show," and an award in
the STC International Technical Publications Competition as well.
THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS
ú Degree or advanced degree in technical writing, or similar field
ú Interest in writing software and training documentation
ú Experience with Windows 95 a plus
ú Proficiency in either Microsoft Word for Windows 7.0 or FrameMaker 5
a plus
ú Experience with on-line help software, such as RoboHelp, a plus
THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Greenville, SC, Datastream Systems, Inc., is the
leading developer of maintenance and facility management software
designed to decrease maintenance costs by reducing downtime associated
with key equipment failure. The third quarter of 1996 marked
Datastream's 20th consecutively profitable quarter and the 17th
successive quarter of record revenues. Datastream was listed fifth
among BusinessWeek magazine's 100 Hot Growth Companies (May 27, 1996)
and ranked 34th among Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies in America
(November 4, 1996). Datastream holds over 40% of the units market
share among the top 10 CMMS providers, with over 24,000 units sold
worldwide.
THE APPLICATION
Send your letter of application with salary requirements, resume, and
3 writing samples to:
Jerold Jeansonne, Ph.D.
Manager, Technical Communications
Datastream Systems, Inc.
50 Datastream Plaza
Greenville, SC 29605
Internet: jeansonj -at- dstm -dot- com
Fax: 864-422-5000
Datastream Web Page: http://www.dstm.com/
