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Subject:Tech Writers Needed - Northern VA From:Jobpost <jobpost -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 5 Aug 1994 11:31:04 -0400
America Online has permanent positions available for Technical Writers
with a BA/BS and 3-5 years experience researching, writing and maintaining
technical
documentation. Proven ability to work independently, show initiative,
extract information from technical staff, and learn new technologies is
required. Also required are knowledge of programming concepts and
experience
with MS Word for Windows. Systems analysis or programming experience is a
plus. The positions are as follows:
Macintosh Development Writer - Write Macintosh programming reference
manuals. Knowledge of Macintosh platform technology and experience with
ResEdit, C or other language are a plus.
Windows Development Writer - Write Windows programming reference manuals.
Knowledge of Windows platform technology and experience with Visual Basic,
and DOS are a plus.
Host Development Writer - Write Host programming reference manuals.
Knowledge of Stratus VOS and/or UNIX is a plus.
Online Service Writer - Write documentation describing gateway
connections
to the online service. Experience with Windows and Macintosh
applications,
UNIX and online services is a plus.
Market Support Writer - Write technical problem and solution descriptions,
online Help text and technical BBS material. Experience with customer
service, PC/Mac hardware and software troubleshooting, modems, and online
services is a plus.
MIS Writer - Write about systems for tracking marketing efforts, customer
registration, and product ordering. Experience with command-oriented
tools,
management information systems, and online services is a plus.
System Administration Writer - Write online service operations and
administration documentation. Knowledge of system and network
administration, UNIX and Stratus VOS is a plus.
To be considered, you MUST mail technical writing samples with resume and
cover letter indicating position of choice. No faxes please.
America Online, Inc.
Attn: Pauline Cooper
8619 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182-2285
