STC Atlanta – Society for Technical Communication

This job is from our friends at ProEdit. Please contact Cammy Gibson at 770-886-6255, if you have any questions about this position.

Job Description

Contract Technical Writer (Cumming, GA) Job # GA804

ProEdit has an immediate need for a technical writer for an ongoing contract position at our office in Cumming, GA. The majority of this work will be completed from our office in Cumming; however, occasional visits to the client site (Alpharetta, GA) may be necessary. The technical writer for this contract is responsible for writing assembly and usage instructions in the children’s consumer products industry.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• At least two to five years of experience as a technical writer required.
• Experience writing assembly and usage instructions required.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Ability to supply own laptop.
• Experience creating technical illustrations/line drawings highly desired.
• Able to complete assigned deliverables within timelines and work well in a fast-paced project environment.
• Degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, English, or equivalent field.

If you are interested in this position, apply on ProEdit’s Web site. Please contact Cammy Gibson at 770-886-6255, if you have any questions about this position. If you are a hiring manager and want to learn more about our services, please visit ProEdit’s Web site.

About ProEdit, Inc.

ProEdit, Inc. is a staffing firm that specializes in hiring technical writers and editors.

If you are interested in this position, please apply on ProEdit’s Web site. If you have any additional questions, call Cammy Gibson at 770-886-6255. Should you need to hire a technical writer or instructional designer, please visit ProEdit’s Web site to learn more about our services.

If this is not the right position for you, but you know someone who might be a good match, please visit our Web site to learn more about ProEdit’s Referral Program.

More info at Lockheed Martin site.

Description:
This is a Part-time casual position approx. 20 hours a week

The technical writer will assist the Lockheed Martin Proposal teams in writing and editing proposals.

This will include:
Perform initial solicitation review for requirements
Coordinate set up of the Virtual Capture Environment (VCE)
Adapt past performance narratives to suit current submission
Write initial draft of proposal executive summaries and other duties as determined by the Proposal Manager

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to write free of grammar and spelling errors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project)
• Ability to carefully review solicitations to accurately determine all submission requirements
• Understanding and ability to format documents based upon requirements
• Ability to proof read and correct the spelling & grammar of others

More info at Lockheed Martin site.

Every year, the Atlanta Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication awards a scholarship to a junior or senior college student who is pursuing a career in technical communication. We’re now accepting applications for this year’s David C. Leonard scholarship.

If you or someone else you know is interested, you can find out more information on the Scholarship page. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2010.

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