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Technical Writer, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, Full-time On-site
Position Summary
Citrix Online is looking for a detail-oriented Technical Writer
to join our User Experience Group. This person will be
responsible for documenting the user experience of award-winning
Citrix Online Web sites and application suites including
GoToMyPC®, GoToAssist and GoToMeeting.
Responsibilities
Creates and maintains user experience documentation and
internal Release Notes for an application suite.
Works with user experience designers, software engineers,
trainers and other stakeholders to understand the user
experience and then documents the interaction and visual
design of the user experience for both web and
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Participates in integration, pre-alpha, alpha and beta
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Ensures that work is consistent with documented writing
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Works with more experienced technical writers to get
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Works with other groups such as Quality Assurance,
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Qualifications and Requirements
BA degree in English, Writing or a related field.
Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word. Knowledge and experience
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Familiar with Macintosh and PC platforms.
Aptitude for quickly learning new software applications.
Ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical
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Command of English grammar and punctuation.
Strong communication and interview skills.
Exceptional analytical mind.
Basic grasp of HTML is strongly desired.
Knowledge of and experience with configuration management
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Basic knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, the
Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications and
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About Citrix Online
Citrix Online offers Web-based access, support and collaboration
software and services through the GoToMyPC®, GoToAssist and
GoToMeeting application suites. Our products are used by over
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Citrix Online's headquarters are located in the Santa Barbara
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University of California provides an opportunity to further
your educational goals. In addition to a casual work environment,
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Online offers a great compensation package including a 401(k)
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How to Apply
Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to the email
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to Req. #4178. Please include a link to or submit two or three
non-fiction samples of your work with your application. This
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