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JOBS: Research Triangle Park, NC Contract Openings
Subject:JOBS: Research Triangle Park, NC Contract Openings From:Karen Servance <Kgikaren -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 14 Nov 1997 17:03:32 -0500
PROJECT MANAGER
Project Planner/manager who will coordinate what work needs to be done on
various documentation projects. This person will communicate with designers
who design the software loads for network switching products and communicate
these needs to the technical writers doing the documentation. Maintain
status with specified projects throughout the cycle. Work with design mgmt
on critical issues. Maintain project focus with writing coordinator.
Maintain project on workflow tools.
Form of Media: Mac, Excel, Powerpoint, Netscape, Frame
Yrs of Related Exp: 2
Major skill required: project management
major skill preferred: Mac and Frame
Education: Bachelor
Major: English
Minor: Business Management
This is strictly a project management role, there are no direct supervisory
responsibilities. This job will go through June of 98 and will be replacing
a person who is taking a leave of absence. If the person does not come back
to work, it will become a full-time slot. The person in the position now
will be leaving on Dec. 4, would like to have someone on board by then.
TECHNICAL EDITOR W/ FRAMEMAKER
Need a technical editor for 6 month contract (with possibility of going
perm). Must be able to do some writing as well. Must have prior "paid"
experience as an editor who can work from a distance where the customers that
the person would serve are not in the immediate area. This position does not
require a very strong technical background but does require good
writing/editing skills. Must have experience using Framemaker and if you
have any Web experience that would be a plus.
MARKETING WRITER
Need a marketing writer who has good editing skills. This person will write
marketing collateral including brochures, data sheets, and PowerPoint
presentations. This is a 3 month assignment with possible extensions.
Candidates need 6 -8 years writing experience (some/but not all in a
marketing capacity).
Telecommunications experience or knowledge a must.
Experience with Word for Mac
Good Writing and Editing Skills
SR. CONTRACT WRITER SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION
Need an experience veteran for 2 month contract assignment writing a module
for a client/server product. Need 10 years tech writing experience and Word
along with Forehelp (or similar). The ideal candidate must be able the "hit
the ground running" Should have some on-line help experience, however it
does not have to be with Forehelp.
TECHNICAL WRITER WITH HARDWARE WRITING EXP.
Candidate will be revising and writing hardware manuals for an authorized
service contractor. Will work with engineers, field support engineers, and
marketing. Will be responsible for extensive research which could include
extracting information from wiring diagrams, blueprints, or visiting factory
assembly lines.
Must have strong interviewing skills
Self-starter
Analytical/Critical Thinker
Team Oriented
Mechanically Inclined or have a strong interest in "the way things go
together"
Experience with Framemaker, Word or Pagemaker
Degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism or related field
To learn more about these and other writing opportunities please contact:
Karen N. Servance, Technical Recruiter
The Kelton Group www.keltongroup.com
5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 412 Raleigh, NC 27606
919-851-4064 phone 919-859-3561 fax
servk -at- heist -dot- com
**If submitting resume please save in .TXT or Word 7.0 format using your last
name as the filename (not resume.doc)**
If you have previously submitted a resume to The Kelton Group, there is no
need to re-submit, simply call your recruiter (or) give the receptionist
your last name and she will route your call.
Oh yeah I almost forgot,
We pay a $100 referral bonus to anyone (employment not required) who makes a
referral of someone we ultimately place. If you know of anyone with 1+ yrs
of industry experience as a writer or editor send the my way. :-)
