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Northwestern Mutual · 1 day ago

Technical Writer Specialist - Hybrid

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$42K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a Technical Writer Specialist. The role involves creating and revising technical documentation, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring content meets audience needs.

AdviceConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceWealth Management

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Responsibilities

Creating and revising technical documentation in a web-based knowledge repository using defined standards and templates

Evaluating and analyzing multiple content sources and synthesizing into a single document

Converting large manuals or documents into smaller content segments for manageability and consumption

Organizing content based on audience needs and expectations and making recommendations based on end-users job experience and tasks

Designing visuals including graphic illustrations, charts, and tables to supplement and clarify content

Working closely with subject matter experts to elicit job knowledge and tacit knowledge and codify into job-based reference materials

Editing and reviewing content submissions from subject matter experts and providing feedback

Researching requests for new content to determine whether documentation already exists and whether revisions are needed to accommodate additional needs

Assisting team on projects related to promotion, adoption, and usage of knowledge management portal

Qualification

Content OrganizationVisual DesignTechnical WritingCustomer Service DocumentationProject ManagementLearning AgilityAnalytical ThinkingAdaptive CommunicationProcess ImprovementStakeholder RelationshipOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor degree in Communications, Technical Writing, English, or Business Management or equivalent professional experience

A minimum of 2 years business experience as a technical writer

Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Ability to work independently on assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within scope and on time

Preferred

1-2 years specific experience documenting customer service reference materials and contact center processes and/or experience with medical documentation

3-5 years as a corporate technical writer for task or process-based job knowledge

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Founded in 1857

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northwesternmutual.com

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