Technical Writer in New York, NY

The successful candidate is a product-centric technical writer and an integral team member, actively involved in product design and development, with primary responsibility for all product-related documentation. Major Responsibilities Active role in all stages of the development life-cycle (including design, development, testing, documentation and rollout) of web-based products, in which the candidate will: • Participate in design meetings and document the proceedings • Capture and organize business requirements and design specifications which drive the development process • Consult on UI design, ensuring consistency and best practices • Create and execute test plans • Develop, deliver and maintain documentation for online delivery. Documentation ranges from management overviews to detailed procedures, reference information and online help for hands-on users. • Manage product pages on our Web site plus other product development tasks. Manage documentation process for the team, including all project documents, for concurrent projects Experience: • Proven ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize • Strong technical writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to absorb business information quickly from a variety of sources and write clearly for a specialized industry audience (advertising experience helpful but not required) • Motivation and ability to master end-user industry concepts, business practices and workflows to which the our product relates. • Minimum 3-5 years experience in technical communication/information design. UI design experience a plus. • Knowledge of technical writing principles, practices and tools • Has produced documentation in Framemaker; knowledge of Visio a plus • Hands-on computer skills, with ability to research system functions and confirm operation through hands-on exploration of a system • Understanding of business data processing concepts and applications • Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment • Must be a quick-learner, self-starter, and a team player send resume to: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here