Associate Technical Writer
altera digital health
📍 louisiana united states united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**What You'll Do**
* Learn the product delivery life cycle and how to monitor documentation progress within it
* Write and edit user-facing documentation, including user guides, technical reference guides, and release notes
* Collaborate with software developers, solution/product managers, and support and services teams to gather technical information and keep documents accurate and up to date
* Help maintain and organize our documentation site/knowledge base in ClickHelp
* Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and adherence to our style standards
* Use AI/LLM tools to generate first-draft content from source materials (such as specs, support tickets, and transcripts), then edit, fact-check, and fill in gaps to produce polished, accurate documentation
* Incorporate feedback from user testing, support tickets, and customer questions to improve existing content
* Contribute to larger documentation projects such as content audits, migrations, or restructuring efforts
**What We're Looking For**
* 1–2 years of experience in technical writing, content writing, or a related field (internships and academic experience count)
* Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an eye for clarity and consistency
* Ability to break down complex or technical information into simple, user-friendly language
* Comfort working with tools like ClickHelp, Markdown, Confluence, or similar documentation platforms
* Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines
* Curiosity and willingness to learn new technical concepts and tools
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
**Nice to Have**
* Familiarity with software development concepts or SaaS products
* Basic understanding of HTML/CSS with the ability to view and understand underlying HTML source code
* Experience with generating and manipulating screenshots and diagrams
* Exposure to an industry-recognized style guide, such as the Microsoft Style Guide
**Why Join Us**
* Fully remote team with flexible working hours
* Mentorship and growth opportunities within a supportive team
* Opportunity to shape how customers experience and understand our product