What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at RELX?
About the Business:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Government vertical, our solutions assist government agencies and law enforcement to drive insights from complex data sets, improving operation efficiency, increasing program integrity, discovering, and recovering revenue, and making timely and informed decisions to enhance investigations.
About the Team:
Join our dynamic team if you have experience in writing and creating documents, are assertive, and possess technical writing expertise. We value individuals who take initiative, dive into projects, and make impactful contributions.
About the Role:
The Technical Writer develops clear-written materials to support product development activities such as operations, maintenance or repair manuals, tutorials, specifications and help systems. Interviews technical staff to collect product information and specifications. Collects and organizes technical information and product images and coordinates layout for publication.
Responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, guides, and specifications
- Collaborate with engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy of documentation
- Develop easy-to-understand content for a variety of audiences, including technical and non-technical users
- Assist in the creation of diagrams, flowcharts, and other visual aids to enhance documentation
- Review and update existing documentation to reflect changes in software, features, and user feedback
- Ensure documentation complies with company standards and industry best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Paralegal, or job experience in a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and convey technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with technical writing tools such as Adobe Acrobat or similar software
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with content management systems and version control systems
- Knowledge of software development and engineering principles.
- Previous experience in a technical writing or related role (internships or job experience)
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:
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