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Technical Writer
Location
Canada
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$75K - $85K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Technical Writer
Motorola Solutions
• Plan, write, and publish documentation for software/hardware releases and new product introductions • Create user-friendly documentation that prioritizes customer experience • Drive and execute improvements through cross-functional collaboration • Improve processes and tools through collaboration with others • Analyze processes, tools, and deliverables for improvement • Assist with the evolution of customer-first content • Build consensus and present business cases to leadership
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in technical writing OR 7+ years of technical writing experience.
- Experienced with multiple publication types, including online content syndication
- Strong proficiency in Dita XML authoring and workflows
- Experience creating HTML-first documentation
- Ability to leverage AI tools to improve quality and efficiency
- Skilled with consensus building with separate teams across the business
- Knowledge of Heretto CCMS or similar component content management system
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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