
Technical Writer
Indigo Beam Consulting
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $60 per hour
About the role
- Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation including user guides, product manuals, knowledge base articles, API documentation, SOPs, release notes, and training materials.
- Work closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and subject matter experts to gather information and understand technical concepts.
- Translate complex technical information into clear documentation tailored to different audiences, including end users, developers, and internal teams.
- Organize and structure content to improve usability, consistency, and accessibility.
- Review and revise existing documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with product updates.
- Develop and maintain documentation standards, style guides, and content templates.
- Support product launches by preparing documentation and release communications.
- Conduct content audits and identify gaps in documentation coverage.
- Manage documentation projects and meet deadlines across multiple initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation tools, workflows, and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Documentation Specialist, Content Developer, or similar role.
- Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
- Ability to understand and document technical concepts, systems, and workflows.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technology-driven environment.
- Familiarity with documentation tools and content management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical documentationuser guidesAPI documentationSOPsrelease notescontent auditsdocumentation standardsstyle guidescontent templatesproofreading
Soft Skills
written communicationeditingattention to detailproject managementorganizational skillscollaborationability to prioritizeadaptabilityclear communicationproblem-solving