Technical Writer/Editor III
Abacus Technology
- Greenbelt, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.
- Develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through agency communications channels.
- Use the interactive technologies of the Web and social media to blend text, graphics, multidimensional images, sound, and video.
- Study product samples and talks with product designers and developers.
- Work with technical staff to make products and instructions easier to use.
- Write or revise supporting content for products.
- Edit material prepared by other writers or staff.
- Conduct research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
- Organize material and write descriptive copy according to established standards for clarity and style.
- Incorporate animation, graphs, illustrations, or photographs to increase users’ understanding of the material.
- Select appropriate medium, such as manuals or videos, for message or audience.
- Standardize content across platforms and media.
- Collect user feedback to update and improve content.
- Help write grant proposals for research scientists and institutions.