Technical Writer II

Summary

Join AccuWeather, a global leader in weather forecasting, as a Technical Writer. You will be part of a team serving trillions of monthly requests. This role involves developing, documenting, and disseminating technical information for customer-facing products, directly impacting the end-user experience. You will create functional and efficient documentation, translate technical information for easy understanding, and ensure adherence to established processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, software development knowledge, and experience with various tools and technologies.

Requirements

• BA / BS in related discipline, 3+ years’ experience in related field
• Demonstrated writing experience and knowledge of software development practices
• Working knowledge of CMS systems or similar documentation management systems
• Experience with modern scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, CSS
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Self-driven; good problem-solving skills; adaptable and willing to take ownership
• Good verbal and written communication skills; achieves consensus with peers
• Demonstrates critical thinking, creative skills, and use of design, diagrams, and charts

Responsibilities

• Develops functional, efficient, and peer reviewed documentation
• Writes internal and customer-facing documentation
• Translates technical info into easily understood documentation
• Ensures established processes and standards are followed
• Seeks clarification and assistance on advanced problems
• Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive, work environment
• Builds relationships across functions and departments
• Works independently, is self-motivated with great organizational skills