Technical Writer (User Guides & SharePoint)
The Planet Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
Role: Technical Writer (User Guides & SharePoint) Duration: 6 months (extension likely) Location: Onsite 4 days/week (EST) in Boston, MA; 40 hours/week Rate: $50 - $55/hour
JOB DETAILS: Works directly with system analysts and programmers to write and edit program and system documentation, user manuals, training courses, and procedures. Conducts research about product by interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documentation, and using the application. Authors end-user documentation. Edits documentation projects, including copy, pre-press and accuracy editing. Follows through on documentation project to completion, including client signoff, production and archival. Key Requirements:
Having 3-6 years experience. Proven technical writing experience for software products Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate) Hands-on SharePoint authoring/admin experience Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences Visual design proficiency (diagrams, screenshots, flowcharts) Responsibilities:
Gather information from subject matter experts Create and update user guides, help articles, and training materials (including videos) Manage and organize documentation in SharePoint Implement content management best practices (versioning, taxonomy) Edit and proofread for clarity and consistency Review new features/releases for documentation accuracy
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Role: Technical Writer (User Guides & SharePoint) Duration: 6 months (extension likely) Location: Onsite 4 days/week (EST) in Boston, MA; 40 hours/week Rate: $50 - $55/hour
JOB DETAILS: Works directly with system analysts and programmers to write and edit program and system documentation, user manuals, training courses, and procedures. Conducts research about product by interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documentation, and using the application. Authors end-user documentation. Edits documentation projects, including copy, pre-press and accuracy editing. Follows through on documentation project to completion, including client signoff, production and archival. Key Requirements:
Having 3-6 years experience. Proven technical writing experience for software products Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate) Hands-on SharePoint authoring/admin experience Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences Visual design proficiency (diagrams, screenshots, flowcharts) Responsibilities:
Gather information from subject matter experts Create and update user guides, help articles, and training materials (including videos) Manage and organize documentation in SharePoint Implement content management best practices (versioning, taxonomy) Edit and proofread for clarity and consistency Review new features/releases for documentation accuracy
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.