Technical Writer

All Applicants for the Technical Writer Position (N-101)
(send inquiries to technicalwriter@niche-associates.com; note the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail)

This position is in Salt Lake City, Utah

Candidates must have a four-year degree and must have impeccable writing and editing skills. Candidates must also have an aptitude for understanding technical subjects. Applicants will be required to take a comprehensive writing and editing test. Excellent candidates normally take three to five hours to complete the test

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum BA or BS Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field; or BS degree in a technical field with exceptional writing skills
• Impeccable writing and editing abilities, with writing samples that demonstrate these skills
• The ability to produce publication-quality written material very quickly
• A demonstrated technical aptitude (apparent in your past experience)
• Strong research skills
• Considerable experience researching on the World Wide Web
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• A willingness to be edited (without taking feedback personally)
• The ability to effectively manage your time and projects
• Honesty, reliability, punctuality

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Two years commercial experience
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• An understanding of computers and computer networking
• Knowledge of RoboHelp
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and at least one HTML editor
• Knowledge of at least one professional publishing program (FrameMaker, Quark, Interleaf, etc.)

To perform well in this position you must be organized and detail-oriented and you must be able to present information in a clear, compelling way. You must have strong grammar skills. You must be able to write in a conversational—yet professional—tone and style. You must be a fast, independent worker—someone who can produce publication-quality first drafts and who can effectively manage your workload with minimal supervision.

This position is a full time position. You must be able to work normal business hours, at either the Niche offices or a client site. You must be willing to occasionally work a flexible schedule; there will be instances when you are required to adjust your schedule in order to meet a deadline.

Because we will consider applicants with a range of experience, compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Niche Associates offers excellent benefits including paid medical and dental insurance, disability insurance, a 401k plan with a 50% employer match on up to 6% of salary, cafeteria plan, profit sharing, bonuses, paid personal time, paid holidays, and a pleasant work environment. Niche also pays additional compensation for all hours worked over 40 in any week.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail a cover letter identifying this position, your resume (your resume must contain a detailed work history), the initial screening (download screening), a reference check permission form (download form), and a three-page technical writing sample to technicalwriter@niche-associates.com.

Please do not phone or contact us, except by the provided e-mail address, unless we first contact you.

Niche Associates is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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