Technical Writer
Columbia, MD · On-site
... user guides and manuals and technical publications • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents • Gather ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
... user guides and manuals and technical publications • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents • Gather ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
... user guides and manuals and technical publications • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents • Gather ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... Writer to join their team. The role involves producing clear and user-friendly technical ... Responsibilities : • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system manuals, user ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... Writer to join their team. The role involves producing clear and user-friendly technical ... Responsibilities : • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system manuals, user ...
Qualifications Technical Writer requires: * Creative document writing experience - * Experience ... Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and user manuals. Additional ...
Qualifications Technical Writer requires: * Creative document writing experience - * Experience ... Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and user manuals. Additional ...
Ridgeland, MS · On-site
Creates and maintains Release Notes, User Manuals, and Training material * Provides positive ... Experience with software testing (writing test cases and detailed test scripts), and planning and ...
Ridgeland, MS · On-site
Creates and maintains Release Notes, User Manuals, and Training material * Provides positive ... Experience with software testing (writing test cases and detailed test scripts), and planning and ...
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
This position requires strong writing, editing, organizational, and document management skills ... Create and maintain user guides, system documentation, technical manuals, standard operating ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$120K - $125K/yr
This position requires strong writing, editing, organizational, and document management skills ... Create and maintain user guides, system documentation, technical manuals, standard operating ...
Crane, IN · On-site
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
Crane, IN · On-site
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
Auburn, WA · On-site
$81K/yr
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Edits user manuals, internal controls, standard operating procedures, special reports, or any other ... Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, Journalism, English, Business, Accounting or related field.
Auburn, WA · On-site
$81K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Edits user manuals, internal controls, standard operating procedures, special reports, or any other ... Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, Journalism, English, Business, Accounting or related field.
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Queens, NY · On-site
Responsibilities • Develop and write instructions, policy, and procedure documents in a timely manner (including manuals and bulletins). • Develop user manuals, how-to-guides, standard operating ...
Queens, NY · On-site
Responsibilities • Develop and write instructions, policy, and procedure documents in a timely manner (including manuals and bulletins). • Develop user manuals, how-to-guides, standard operating ...
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
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Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer II to join our team in ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
The Lockwood Group is seeking a Technical Writer to support a C5ISR hardware and software effort ... The role involves developing and maintaining documentation, such as user manuals and technical ...
The Lockwood Group is seeking a Technical Writer to support a C5ISR hardware and software effort ... The role involves developing and maintaining documentation, such as user manuals and technical ...
Expert written communications skills are required ... Minimum of 5+ years' experience developing user manuals, help systems, and CBT modules, including ...
Expert written communications skills are required ... Minimum of 5+ years' experience developing user manuals, help systems, and CBT modules, including ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$80K - $95K/yr
The Technical Writer/Editor will support Barrow Wise's State of Maryland Department of General ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$80K - $95K/yr
The Technical Writer/Editor will support Barrow Wise's State of Maryland Department of General ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
The Technical Writer/Editor will support Barrow Wise's State of Maryland Department of General ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
The Technical Writer/Editor will support Barrow Wise's State of Maryland Department of General ... Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
Vienna, VA · On-site
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Produce and maintain user manuals ... writing and/or IT documentation experience. • Experience documenting IT support processes ...
Vienna, VA · On-site
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Produce and maintain user manuals ... writing and/or IT documentation experience. • Experience documenting IT support processes ...
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: · Produce and maintain user manuals, support ... writing and/or IT documentation experience. · Experience documenting IT support processes ...
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: · Produce and maintain user manuals, support ... writing and/or IT documentation experience. · Experience documenting IT support processes ...
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$52/hr
Write, edit, revise, and maintain engineering documentation and technical publications ... Develop technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, service ...
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$52/hr
Write, edit, revise, and maintain engineering documentation and technical publications ... Develop technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, service ...
$13.70 - $18.47
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$29.11 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$27.99 - $32.76
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The median wage is $36.33 / hr.
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A User Manual Writer creates clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation to help users understand and operate a product or system. They gather information from developers, engineers, and designers to create manuals, guides, and instructions. Their goal is to simplify complex information, ensuring users can troubleshoot problems and maximize product functionality. Strong writing, organizational, and research skills are essential.
To thrive as a User Manual Writer, you need excellent writing, editing, and attention-to-detail skills, typically supported by a background in technical writing or communications. Familiarity with documentation tools like Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or Microsoft Word, and sometimes certification such as Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), is highly valued. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to translate complex information into clear instructions help individuals excel in this position. Mastering these skills ensures that manuals are user-friendly, accurate, and effectively support end users and product teams.
User Manual Writers often encounter challenges such as translating highly technical or complex processes into clear, easy-to-understand instructions for a variety of audiences. Collaboration with subject matter experts can be crucial to accurately gather information, and it may require patience and strong communication abilities. Staying organized and up-to-date with frequent product updates is another common hurdle, as documentation must remain accurate and relevant. To overcome these challenges, many writers develop strong relationships within cross-functional teams and embrace continuous learning to stay current with both products and documentation best practices.
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11 - 50 Employees
Baltimore, MD, US
2013