Horizontal Talent ยท 2 days ago
Senior Business Communications Specialist
Horizontal Talent is seeking a Senior Business Communications Specialist to support large-scale projects by shaping communication strategies and partnering with subject matter experts and technical teams to deliver effective content. The role involves leading business communications projects and producing various types of content for digital communication channels.
Responsibilities
Lead business communications projects
Produce content for Windows and iOS digital communication channels such as websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint Online, and Office 365
Create and edit a myriad of training, promotional, professional, and technical content (e.g., training videos, pamphlets, articles, one-pagers, executive summaries, copy/content for websites/web pages, charters, instruction sets, SOPs, user guides, white papers)
Prepare and edit technical guidance (e.g. policies and procedures), best practices, briefings, operations and maintenance manuals, software and system documentation, API documentation, developer tutorials, and other materials as needed
Produce and apply style guides and design guidelines to ensure a consistent presentation of information
Proofread large technical documents for spelling, grammar, usage, textual errors, and appropriate tone
Translate complex concepts into useable, audience-appropriate text and graphics
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of technical writing experience
Experience producing documentation aligned with software development lifecycles (SDLCs), such as DevOps, Agile, Lean, Iterative, or Waterfall
Strong understanding of content management principles and hands-on experience applying and training others in content management practices
Proficiency with collaboration and content platforms such as SharePoint, SharePoint Online, and Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Experience producing content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365
Experience using video editing and production tools such as Camtasia
Preferred
Experience working in Agile environments
BS/BA in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (highly desirable)