Technical Writer
India
Unifocus is an integrated workforce management software platform offering intelligent automation for daily work orders management, Housekeeping activities, facility maintenance, survey solutions, scheduling & labour management, and time & attendance built for the hospitality market and other dynamic scheduling environment.
We support hotels, restaurants, casinos, and more with our innovative web-based and mobile software suite. Some of the chains we work with include Hilton, Rosewood, Shangri La, Accor, IHG, Hoxton, Corinthia, Oetker Collection etc. We are a small but growing team, and you'll have opportunities to express yourself and make meaningful contributions to our products and the company.
Visit https://www.unifocus.com for more details
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are looking for a Technical Writer to expand user assistance offerings for our products. As part of our Product Team’s Education Group, you will work with our US-based Senior Content Developer to create a variety of information products: release notes, online help, user guides, administration guides, datasheets, job aids, video tutorials, training materials, and more.
Unifocus is a growing company with several exciting and innovative projects in development and on the horizon. If you are a technical communicator who is interested in playing a vital role in the success of our clients and our company, then we look forward to having you on our team.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Plan, write, and edit user documentation, including release notes, online help, user guides, administration guides, datasheets, job aids, etc.
- Create graphics for information products.
- Interview subject matter experts.
- Adhere to the company’s writing styles, standards, and guidelines.
- Collaborate with various teams: Development, Design, QA, Training, Business Analysis, Support, and Marketing.
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines for content creation in accordance with application development and bug fixes.
- Develop training materials.
- Script and produce video and multimedia content.
- Enhance knowledge sharing within the company.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical communication, instructional design, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, instructional design, or a related field.
REQUIREMENTS - SKILLS, JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn complex topics.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to various audiences.
- Expertise in software documentation, technical writing, and editing.
- Proficiency with MadCap Flare.
- Proficiency with HTML and CSS.
- Expertise in topic-based authoring and single-source content development.
- Experience in instructional design.
- Experience with learning management systems.
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management.
- Experience with collaborative platforms such as Confluence and SharePoint.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency with screen capture tools such as Snagit.
- Experience with screen recording and video editing tools such as Camtasia.
- Experience with graphics software such as Visio, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience with issue/bug-tracking tools such as Jira or Bugzilla.
PREFERRED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) SKILLS, JOB KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience with content management systems.
- Experience with Docebo administration and management.
- Experience with source control tools.
- Knowledge of user experience (UX) design.
- Experience with help authoring tools such as Author-it, Adobe RoboHelp, HelpNDoc, etc.
- Experience with desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign.
- Experience with e-learning tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline.
- Experience with labor management, time & attendance, and/or HRIS systems.
- Experience with localization management.
- Experience with Git Bash.
THE UNIFOCUS EXPERIENCE:
Our Culture Statement: Thriving Together, Achieving Greatness
To support our culture mission, we have four core culture values of Unite, Inspire, Empower, and Excel. Each value representing a set of key traits that define how we live and breathe our culture every day.
We UNITE globally, combining our diverse talents, perspectives, and expertise. With professionalism and a touch of fun, we inspire and empower each other to excel. Together, we deliver exceptional value, challenge norms, and leave a lasting impact within the hospitality industry.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- A hybrid environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program