Technical Writer/Editor Job at Motion Recruitment in Waltham

Our client, a global 3d design software company, is actively looking for a Technical Writer/Editor to join their team in Waltham, MA . This role is onsite 3 days a week so local candidates are required.
This is a 6 month initial contract with the opportunity to extend
Responsibilities Editing knowledge-base articles written by support engineers
Applying style rules and ensuring style compliance across the organization
Helping support engineers to understand and apply the following:
Technical-writing concepts
Usability
Clarity
Information organization

Ensuring technical accuracy
Managing the knowledge-base article workflow and settings
Editing best-practice guides and training modules
Applying basic metrics to ensure quality
Ensuring that content is maximized for internationalization and localization
Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, or other writing discipline or a closely related field.
5+ years in a software technical-writing role
Technical-editing experience working with a global team
Demonstrated ability in minimalistic writing
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, TechSmith Snagit, Acrolinx or other style-compliance tool a plus
Knowledge-base article writing and editing a plus
Course-development writing or editing a plus
Content-strategy experience a plus
Understanding of CAD concepts a plus
Corporate-community content experience a plus
Knowledge of a second language a plus
Strong command of American English, including mechanics

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