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Subject:Positions open -- Atlanta, GA From:Alice Chang <Achang -at- MANHATTANASSOCIATES -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 5 Feb 1999 16:10:30 -0500
> We have several positions open in our Documentation department at
> Manhattan Associates in Atlanta. No relocations expenses paid.
>
> About the Company
> Manhattan Associates provides distribution system solutions that enable
> companies to rapidly and efficiently move goods through the supply chain.
> More than 350 clients representing over $150 billion in annual global
> shipments rely on Manhattan Associates' technology, consulting expertise,
> and industry leadership to help them meet the rapidly changing
> requirements of customers in today's marketplace. We provide leading-edge
> supply chain execution systems for industries such as Consumer Products &
> Apparel, Grocery & Foodservice, Retail, and Transportation, among others.
>
> Contact Information
> TongSuk Vignone, Human Resources
> 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy, 7th floor
> Atlanta, GA 30339
> Tel: 770-955-5533 x1123
> Fax: 770-308-0170
>
> Job Openings
> 1 Senior Technical Writer (full-time, permanent)
> 1 Senior Technical Editor (full-time, permanent)
> 2 Documentation Assistants (hourly)
>
> Job descriptions
>
> Senior Technical Writer:
> The Senior Technical Writer provides end-user documentation in the form of
> HTML Help, user guides, flip books, quick reference cards, and technical
> guides to increase the success and reduce support costs of the information
> system to the user community. Responsibilities include design and creation
> of online and printed materials.
> The successful candidate posseses excellent communication and
> interpersonal skills, a team player mentality, and good business and
> organizational skills. Must also have the ability to determine scope,
> create plans, and estimate time required for completing documentation
> projects. Requirements include a BS degree in English or Journalism or
> related field; either additional course work in technical writing or
> equivalent skills and expertise; 3+ years documentation development
> experience. Online experience and strong knowledge of Word and RoboHELP
> are preferred.
>
> Senior Technical Editor:
> The Senior Technical Editor is responsible for evaluating technical
> documents produced by technical writers, and is involved as a consultant
> in a documentation project - making suggestions for organizing the content
> of documents as well as emphasizing basic guidelines for styles and
> standards. The editor is central to the creation and maintenance of
> guidelines for the style and standards of Manhattan Associates technical
> documents. A major responsibility for the Technical Editor is to drive the
> review process for technical writing projects.
> The successful candidate possesses excellent communication and
> interpersonal skills and is a proactive, decisive, action-oriented
> individual with excellent project management skills. Requirements include
> a BS Degree in English, Journalism, or related field; 5+ years experience
> in the field of technical communication; 3+ years experience in writing
> technical documentation or instructional materials. Online and classroom
> teaching experience is a plus.
>
> Documentation Assistant:
> The Documentation Assistant helps documentation personnel in providing
> end-user documentation. Essential duties and responsibilities include
> formatting documents, converting documents between tools (for example,
> from Word to RoboHelp HTML, or from FrameMaker to Word), and preparing
> camera-ready copy or electronic print files to send to printer.
> Responsibilities may increase as knowledge of tools and writing increase.
> The successful candidate possesses good communication and interpersonal
> skills and ability to contribute as a team player. Requirements include
> current studies in a writing or communication field (for example, English
> or Tech Writing).
>
> -------------------------------------------------------
> Alice M. Chang
> Documentation Manager
> Manhattan Associates, Inc.
> (770) 955-5533 x1384
>