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Associate Technical Writer

Vena Solutions

Vena Solutions

Marketing & Communications, IT
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted 6+ months ago
This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely. #LI-Remote

We are looking for an Associate Technical Writer to help create and build out a modern documentation and user assistance infrastructure. You will be a core part of the Product team working closely with Engineering, Design, Product Marketing, and Customer Enablement to create resources that help accelerate a user from novice to the power user. Customer performance is critical to Vena and the tools you will build will create a powerful impact on user adoption.

What you will do:

  • Work with product managers, marketing, designers, developers, and other stakeholders, to obtain an in-depth understanding of Vena and the documentation requirements
  • Produce and maintain world-class documentation, including user guides, use cases, integration guides, and UX copy (tooltips, walkthroughs, etc.)
  • Build and maintain client aids beyond traditional documentation, such as online videos, guided tours, etc
  • Learn complex concepts and communicate the information in a way that is engaging and understood by users at various levels
  • Gather customer feedback on documentation to improve usability
  • Act as an editor to ensure consistency across all client-facing documentation.
  • Demonstrate the best-practice use of Vena functionality and administration of the application
  • Continually seek opportunities to update product knowledge capabilities.
  • Act in a mentorship role for junior members of the content team; provide guidance and feedback and conduct quarterly reviews
  • Other duties as assigned

Does this sound like you?

  • 1+ years of technical writing experience
  • SaaS experience is preferred
  • Working knowledge of code related to document development (e.g., HTML, XML or equivalent)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience working with content in multiple mediums
  • Experience working cross-departmentally to gather information and collaborate on projects