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Subject:Info Developer Position - Culver City, CA From:Kathryn Marshall <kmarshall -at- MODACAD -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:23:53 -0700
Note: These positions are entry-level to mid-level. There are no senior
positions available.
Jobs Available: Associate Information Developer and Information
Developer
Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. in English, Technical Writing or equivalent experience.
Position requires strong interpersonal skills to interact with project
managers, members of technical staff, and to collaborate with members of
the Information Development staff. Must be able to manage multiple
products, meet deadlines with limited supervision, and be a team player.
Proficiency with FrameMaker, RoboHELP, Word desired. Knowledge of
Photoshop, Acrobat, HTML helpful.
Job Description
* Design and develop software documentation, including user
guides, technical specifications, and training materials for both
commercial and consumer products.
* Develop online help and online tutorials.
* Research product functionality, assess the needs of the
audience, and extract information from subject matter experts and
existing documentation.
* Help develop and maintain documentation style guides and
procedures for internal use.
* Edit and proofread company documents for grammar, style, and
consistency.
* Aid in product design and QA testing.
