Technical Writer

$51,410 - $68,540/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Springfield, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Springfield, IL
Telecommunications

About the position

The Technical Writer II's role at Lumen is pivotal in ensuring that documentation resulting from Custom Networks process improvement activities is accurately written, structured, and updated. This position requires close collaboration with Custom Networks operational teams, particularly those involved in process and system resources, to create, maintain, update, and edit essential documentation. The Technical Writer will be responsible for obtaining documentation or diagrams from various sources and converting them into professional artifacts that can be utilized by Enterprise Operations employees. In addition to creating new documentation, the Technical Writer will organize and maintain a document repository, ensuring that outdated versions are updated and obsolete documents are retired. A critical aspect of this role involves analyzing existing documentation and diagrams across the repository to maintain a consistent and streamlined style, regardless of the original author. The Technical Writer will also maintain a comprehensive electronic library of terminology and documentation, which is essential for ensuring clarity and consistency in communication across the organization. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Technical Writer will work with others to explore opportunities for enhancing or expanding the capabilities of the document repository. Providing proofreading and template support to teammates is also part of the job, as is keeping stakeholders and impacted teams informed about planned changes to the repository and associated timelines. Additionally, the Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering and reporting metrics related to repository management progress, ensuring that the documentation process is efficient and effective.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain documentation or diagrams from others and convert to professional artifacts for use by Enterprise Operations employees
  • Organize and maintain document repository, including updating outdated versions and retiring obsolete documents
  • Analyze documentation and diagrams across the repository to maintain a streamlined style regardless of author
  • Maintain a comprehensive electronic library of terminology and documentation
  • Collaborate with others to explore opportunities to enhance or expand document repository capabilities
  • Provide proofreading and template support to teammates
  • Keep stakeholders and impacted teams updated on planned repository changes and timelines
  • Gathering and reporting metrics for repository management progress

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in education and related experience
  • 1+ years related experience in a technical writing role at a technology company
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into everyday language
  • Excellent organizational skills including prioritization and time management
  • Maintains a collaborative and continuous improvement mindset
  • Proficient knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio
  • Knowledge of English grammar rules to effectively edit procedural documents
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong business acumen and technical background

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, or Communications
  • 5+ years related experience in a technical writing role at a technology company
  • Expert knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio
  • Strong Technical background
  • Skilled at dealing with ambiguity in a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • 401k benefit for retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discount programs
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