Technical Writer - Technical Training Development

Technical Writer
Technical Training Development

Our client is releasing a new version of its browser-based collaboration and document-management platform and needs training courses developed that demonstrate how to use it. In this role, the Technical Writer will write a course for the new product, as well as, a script and create three to ten course videos. They will narrate and capture the videos using Camtasia Studio. The courses will be published to the company's online Web Services site.

Position Overview:

• Research: read specs, experiment with product, troubleshoot features, and schedule meetings with PMs, Testers and other Writers.
  
• Outline: based on the above research, write a course outline.
  
• Site setup: create a sample site that can be used for demonstrating the features.
  
• Drafting: draft the script for the course.
  
• Rough shoot: capture rough videos that demonstrate the use of the features.
  
• Edit: have videos reviewed and edited.
  
• Shoot final videos.
  
• Prep for publishing: import videos and scripts into publishing tool, conduct quality assurance, and publish to the site.

Other Tasks include:

• Attend team meetings and brainstorming sessions as needed.
  
• Provide a weekly status report, including progress or lack of progress.
  
• Research new features and update Wiki topics as directed.
  
• Any other tasks assigned by Manager.

This is an estimated 3+ month contract position through Volt Technical & Creative Communication - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, which is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Required Skills for this Technical Writer position includes the following:

• Experience narrating and capturing video using Camtasia Studio.
  
• Experience working with SharePoint sites: working with document libraries, editing site pages, creating lists and libraries, creating views, working with permissions, etc.
  
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
  
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, Journalism, English or related field preferred. Work related experience may substitute for degree.
  
• Demonstrated ability to combine technical expertise with technical communication skills.
  
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
  
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Instructions to begin the process:

• Due to the file size of most portfolios, please do not email samples along with your resume/application - this will be requested at the time a Recruiter contacts you.
  
• Email your resume to Volt at: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and it will be expedited to the Recruiter assigned to this position.
  
• Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300121-5703-15-251008, also include the website where you saw this posting.

Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should receive a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. Thank you for your attention to these details!

Volt has a talented and optimistic staffing team focused on the quality of your career.

Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions; offering our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://www.jobs.volt.com

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Location: Redmond, WA

Type: CONTRACT

Duration: 90 - 120 Days

Pay Rate: 28.00 - 30.00 Hourly DOE

Contact:

Volt Technical and Creative Communication
[Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
Volt Workforce Solutions
21520 30th Dr. S.E., Suite 100
Bothell, WA 98021
PH: 425/806-1900
FX: 425/806-1920