Technical Writer Intern Job Description
Technical writer intern
provides advanced level support in the full Microsoft Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint , Publisher and Excel.
Technical Writer Intern Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Edit, rewrite and authenticate moderately complex technical user manuals, application papers, product descriptions, data sheets, on-line tools, training guides, and/or specification books
Work with product groups to learn systems
Receive text or content from technical staff and rewrite documentation in a clear and concise style
Improve editorial and visual standards for documents and recommend new designs, layouts, training delivery methods, and procedures as needed
Analyze specifications, designs, develops, writes, verifies and produces technical and end user documentation
Evaluate documentation for adherence to standards and recommend changes to standards
Develops, maintains and publishes project and support run book documentation
Reviews current documentation and recommends revisions, approach and method of production
Assists with tasks related to editing various company communications, some of which may include, webpages, email communications , enhancement and implementation guides and various internal materials
Perform all work with excellence and with a Qualification
Technical Writer Intern Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Technical Writer Intern
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the technical writer intern job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Technical, Writing, Communications, English, Computer Science, Journalism, Graduate, Communication, Technical Communication, Engineering
Skills for Technical Writer Intern
Desired skills for technical writer intern include:
Familiarity with electro-mechanical devices
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Computer programming basics
Content delivery networks and an understanding of network protocols and the Internet
Java
Microsoft Office
Scripting languages
Accepted technical writing principles and practices
Desired experience for technical writer intern includes:
Writing samples that demonstrate your ability to convey complex subjects clearly
Knowledge of at least one text document markup language
Proficiency with at least one document composition and publishing tool
Entrepreneurial mindset - be curious, challenge status quo, push everybody on the team to improve and take calculated risk
Background in technical writing and/or technical communications
Knowledge of Desktop Publishing, MS Office Suite
Technical Writer Intern Examples
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Technical Writer Intern Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a technical writer intern. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for technical writer intern
- Defining terminology and reviewing user interface texts
- Language-editing texts written by non-native English-speaking Developers
- Shadow peered Technical Writer (mentor) during product release meetings and in communication with project team members
- Assist mentor by reviewing authored content to learn content structure
- Author functionality and feature content as assigned by mentor
- Interview/communicate with Subject Matter Experts under the guidance of mentor
- Seeking students seeking Professional Writing/Technical Degree or related field of study
- Understanding of the audience analysis process for document purpose/focus
- Ability to communicate with technical resources to collect information for documentation
- Proficient in the use of word processing and presentation tools (ex
Qualifications for technical writer intern
- Familiarity with Web/XML messages
- Able to quickly learn new concepts, tools and software
- Student in a Sophomore standing or greater working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Technical Writing, Sales/Marketing, Business Administration or related field
- Willing to travel or relocate to McConnellsburg, PA
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to learn new programs and processes quickly
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of technical writer intern. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for technical writer intern
- Delivering high quality documentation in a timely fashion
- Facilitating periodic document reviews
- Monitoring and responding to change requests
- Assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of documentation processes
- Managing assigned projects and programs
- Identifying roadblocks to task completions and effectively bringing them to management for resolution
- Generally using existing procedures to resolve standard problems
- Develop Safe Standard Operating Procedures and other technical documents relating to Quality System compliance and standard work documents
- The tasks involve research on process systems, job tasks, and equipment, and interviewing production employees, to produce a user-friendly document that includes photos, flow charts, line drawings, or other illustrations to sequence, enhance or clarify the proper steps required to perform a job or task, in a safe standard method
- Develop Preventative Maintenance procedures and other technical documents
Qualifications for technical writer intern
- Keen interest in pursuing a role in Technical Writing and documentation
- Writing experience highly preferred (especially technical or persuasive writing)
- Able to write well in English
- Basic HTLM skills
- English native speaker preferred
- Outstanding communication, writing, and grammatical skills
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a technical writer intern. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for technical writer intern
- Develop Safe Standard Work Procedures and other technical documents relating to OSHA compliance and standard work documents
- The tasks involve research on process systems, job tasks, and equipment, interviewing production employees, and reviewing JHA’s (Job Hazard Analysis sheets), JBS (Job Breakdown Sheets, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and manufacturer equipment manuals to produce a user-friendly document that includes photos, flow charts, line drawings, or other illustrations to sequence, enhance or clarify the proper steps required to perform a job or task, in a safe standard method
- Migrate documents from Author-it to Flare system
- Import and format documents with an eye for detail
- Fix cross-reference links in existing documents
- Knowledge on context-sensitive help, integrating online help is preferred
- Work with Engineering Development team to re-enable help contextual links
- Interact with Documentation, Product Management and Engineering teams
- Flexible to work in EMEA work shift timings (2 pm – 10 pm IST hours) few days a week
- Writes, rewrites, edits, and delivers technical documents such as Requirements Specifications, Design Documents, Installation and Configuration Guides, Transition Plans, Training Materials, and User Manuals
Qualifications for technical writer intern
- Ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner
- The ability to work within tight deadlines, deliver on time, and ensure high quality
- Undergraduate (2nd or 3rd year) or Masters student, or new graduate in Technical Writing, Business Studies, or a language-based university degree
- Requires candidates to currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, or Masters degree program which is applicable to the position
- Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with focus on writing or editing
- Ability to disseminate conversations into working points
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Our growing company is looking for a technical writer intern. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for technical writer intern
- Writes and revises development documentation in compliance with DHS SELC standards
- Develops and communicates standards, organization, style guides, and tools and content for technical documentation
- Responsible some administrative tasks, such as taking meeting minutes, scheduling meeting spaces and conference bridges, and keeping the document repository site up-to-date
- Support the technical communications team through various other duties as assigned
- Perform writing assignments to document standard development requirements and processes based on the development lifecycle
- Work within strict timelines for deliveries
- Use Fogbugz and work with Documentation team QA staff to triage cases and manage user feedback
- Have experience with and understanding of programming in C#
- You are currently studying at University looking for a placement year OR you will be graduating in 2018
- Enjoy writing about what you know or have found out
Qualifications for technical writer intern
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems
- Must be able to coordinate meeting room assignment and set up, and/or teleconference requirements
- Create, edit and proofread technical documents including engineering specifications, submittals, and white papers
- Excellent grammar and writing mechanics
- The ability to work with minimal supervision through self-direction and self-motivation
- Willingness to provide constructive criticism
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of technical writer intern. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for technical writer intern
- Are comfortable using the command line and source control software
- Write on a wide variety of technical topics over different platforms (website, blog, email, social media, banners, case studies, white papers, brochures, one-sheeters)
- Brainstorm and collaborate with the Engineering Consulting team on new campaign ideas and strategies to engage and retain customer base
- Edit generated content for grammar and structure
- Partner with designers to develop email communications, and web copy
- Help build customer-focused product content that excites, inspires, and compels adoption
- Research industry styles, standards, and approaches to content that is innovative, original, or data-driven
- Design, develop, implement, and evaluate training content and training programs
- Maintain learning items and curricula in the learning management system
- Facilitate company on-boarding, maintain training records, materials, and forms, instruct classes and workshops as needed
Qualifications for technical writer intern
- The ability to work well in a team environment and actively contribute to a team of technical writers
- The ability to analyze the customer's needs and then produce a product based on the analysis results
- Project management skills including organizing, planning, scheduling tasks and resources, and tracking and reporting progress
- The ability to analyze effectiveness and efficiency of documentation and processes and suggest changes
- Strong PC and typing skills
- Familiarity with content management concepts and structured document methods (such as XML and RoboHelp)