Technical Writer/Editor
The Technical Writer/Editor at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on creating and refining high-quality documentation and training materials across multiple platforms. The position involves collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure clear, accurate, and engaging content, including written documents, videos, and knowledge base articles. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in technical communication, multimedia editing, and content management within a dynamic, collaborative environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Semiconductor & Embedded Systems.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Technical Writer/Editor to create, edit, and publish documentation and training materials that support product teams and internal users. You'll work across written, multimedia, and LMS channels to keep content accurate, clear, and user-focused.
- Edit and maintain product documentation, knowledge base articles, and internal process guides
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to clarify technical content and ensure accuracy
- Produce and edit training videos and audio (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Descript, or similar)
- Publish and manage content in learning platforms (Skilljar or equivalent LMS)
- Apply version control and content lifecycle best practices (archiving, review workflows)
- Create and update SharePoint sites and organize internal documentation
- Work with XWiki markup and platform conventions (or learn them quickly)
- Validate and edit chatbot-generated responses; tune prompts for accuracy and tone
- Use Adobe Creative Suite for basic graphic edits (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Follow established style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, APA) for various deliverables
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, or related field
- 0–3 years of technical writing, editing, or multimedia content experience
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with authors and SMEs to refine technical content
- Familiarity with video editing tools (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere) or willingness to learn
- Experience with or willingness to learn XWiki markup and Skilljar (or similar LMS)
- Basic graphic-editing skills using Adobe Creative Suite
- Exposure to AI-based audio tools (Descript, Adobe Podcast) a plus
- Experience organizing content in SharePoint
- Experience editing or verifying chatbot-generated answers preferred
- Familiarity applying Chicago Manual of Style and APA formatting rules
- Eagerness to learn new tools, platforms, and technologies
Note: Confidential Client does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
Compensation & Logistics
- Estimated pay (from source data): $100,744 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Travel: None
- Physical requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking
- Work environment: Works alone and around others; regular verbal communication
Why Join
This role is an excellent opportunity to grow technical communication and multimedia skills within a large, stable technology organization. You’ll gain hands-on experience with documentation systems, video editing, LMS publishing, and modern AI-assisted content workflows while working closely with engineering and product teams.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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