Part Time - Technical Writer @ Remote

Job Title: Technical Writer II (Part-Time, Remote)

Location: Remote (United States Only)
Duration: 1 Year Contract (Potential for Permanent Conversion)
Work Schedule: 16 20 Hours per Week | Flexible within Normal Business Hours (Pacific/Mountain Time)

• Mon-Fri 9am to 5 pm (flexible)

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Dita authoring tools, specifically Oxygen XML and Heretto are what we use, but similar tools would have transferable skills.
• A degree or certificate in technical writing, professional writing, English or Communications would be great, but not required if the candidate has relevant experience instead.

Software Proficiency

• Oxygen XML
• Heretto
• Google suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc.)
• Google Gemini or similar AI tools
• Jira and Confluence would be great too

Position Summary

Seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Technical Writer to own the documentation portfolio end-to-end. In this role, you will drive the entire content lifecycle, from requirements gathering and content planning through authoring, publishing, and long-term maintenance.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, highly collaborative, and passionate about creating clear, user-friendly technical content. This individual will work cross-functionally with Engineering, UX, Training, Support, and Marketing teams to deliver high-quality documentation that enhances the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and publish documentation for software and hardware releases, as well as new product introductions.
• Serve as the primary owner for assigned documentation portfolios, managing deliverables from inception through publication and maintenance.
• Create user-friendly technical documentation that prioritizes customer experience.
• Drive documentation improvements through cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Improve processes and tools through creative problem-solving and teamwork.
• Identify, recommend, and champion new solutions to improve documentation quality and customer content experiences.
• Analyze documentation processes, tools, and deliverables to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the evolution of customer-first content strategies across the organization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX, Training, Support, and Marketing teams to align content with business objectives.
• Adapt to changing priorities and constraints while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build consensus across teams and present business cases to leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic alignment.
• Support publishing, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technical content.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Communication or related field. 2 5 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience creating and publishing multiple types of technical documentation, including online content syndication.
• Strong proficiency with DITA XML authoring and associated workflows.
• Experience creating HTML-first documentation where each page functions as a standalone information resource.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve content quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Experience building consensus and collaborating across multiple teams and business functions.
• Knowledge of Heretto CCMS or a similar component content management system.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating documentation for new product offerings that previously lacked technical writing support.
• Strong customer advocacy mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences through technical content.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Git-based source control.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of automation tools and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Key Competencies

• Technical Writing & Documentation
• DITA XML Authoring
• Content Strategy
• Customer Experience Focus
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Content Management Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• AI-Enabled Content Development

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Basic graphical knowledge for creating workflow diagrams, screenshots, and similar documentation visuals may be helpful.

Industry Experience

• Video security industry experience would be beneficial but not required.
• Any tech industry experience would have some benefit.