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Subject:JOB - Tech Writer - Irvine, California, USA From:Jennifer Anthony <JenniferA -at- MOSSMICRO -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 21 Jan 1999 10:17:08 -0800
> Company Name: Moss Micro
> Address: 28 Executive Park, Ste. 200, Irvine, CA 92614
>
> Contact: Steve Grimes, Technical Recruiter
> Contact Phone: 949-260-0300
> Contact Fax: 949-260-0325
> Contact Email: steveg -at- mossmicro -dot- com
> Web Site: www.mossmicro.com
>
> Resumes accepted via email, fax, or U.S. mail. Please include 3
> recent, non-returnable writing samples. If sending resume via email,
> samples should be attached in PDF, Word, or FrameMaker format.
>
> Position: Technical Writer (2 openings)
> Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
> Salary: BOE
> Start Date: ASAP
>
> About This Position: Working as part of a small team, this talented
> writer will be responsible for creating high-quality documentation for
> our suite of customer relationship management software. One position
> features an emphasis on creating technical documents geared towards
> software developers; the other will focus on creating end-user
> hard-copy and online documentation.
>
> Responsibilities Include:
> * Plan, organize, write, and edit print-based documentation for
> end-users and developers
> * Edit own and others' work for style, grammar, format, and
> content
> * Manage document review cycle for assigned projects
> * Prepare documents for distribution internally (PDF, HTML) and
> externally (print production)
> * Assist in creation of online help systems using RoboHelp and
> RoboHTML
> * Work closely with software developers, software engineering
> managers, product managers, quality assurance engineers, and project
> managers during planning and execution of writing projects.
> * Contribute to technical publications documentation standards and
> procedures
>
> Qualifications:
> * At least 2-3 years technical writing experience
> * Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or Journalism
> * Experience using Adobe FrameMaker 5.x and Adobe Acrobat to
> produce technical publications
> * Experience using Adobe PhotoShop and RoboHelp/RoboHTML helpful,
> but not required
> * Editing ability
> * Experience writing and working in a software development
> environment a plus
> * Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate
> complex ideas and subjects
> * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as
> interpersonal skills
> * Flexibility and ability to adapt easily to change
> * Knowledge of programming and database concepts, and/or Visual
> Basic or C++ programming experience, helpful, but not required, for
> developer documentation position
>
> Moss Micro features a casual working environment with great growth
> potential. For more information, please visit our web site at
> www.mossmicro.com.
>
> Please send any questions or resumes to the contact information listed
> at the beginning of this email, not to me. Thanks.
>
> Jennifer L. Anthony
> Technical Publications Manager
>
> Moss Micro, Inc.
> jennifera -at- mossmicro -dot- com
>http://www.mossmicro.com
>
>
