Technical Communication Specialist
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Location: Houston, TX, United States
Date Posted: Feb 13, 2024
Description
A&M is looking for a Technical Communication Specialist to fill a specialist position on the communications and change management team in IT. This position combines the role of technical writer and content marketer. The technical communications specialist will be responsible for planning and producing procedural documentation, writing and editing emails, proofreading and editing knowledge base documentation, and enforcing communication best practices, all while adhering to brand and style guidelines.
The perfect candidate is an intuitive communicator, geeks out about grammar, and knows how to use the fewest words to get their point across.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with SMEs to write and publish emails, articles, SOPs, and other change management materials
Use Pardot to write planned and major incident outage communications
Edit, format, and proofread technical documentation
Write clear and simple non-technical SharePoint articles about technical initiatives
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects
Take initiative in solving problems, improving processes, and providing a better experience for the business
Assist with other change management and organizational design projects as needed
'Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, English or a related field
2-3 years of experience in a Communication Specialist role, preferably for an IT company
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
Demonstrated ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems, and alternative solutions to others
Technical writing experience for communicating complex technical processes and systems for diverse audiences with varying ranges of technical experience
Laser-focused attention to detail
Ability to work with cross-functional team
Graphic design experience a plus
The salary range is $80 - $100K annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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