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Datastream Systems, Inc., a rapidly growing software development
company, plans to add entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level
technical writers to its Technical Communications group throughout
1997 and has an immediate opening for a writer to start work in June.
We seek professional technical writers to design, write, and edit
software documentation.
ú User guides
ú System administrator guides
ú Installation procedures
ú Quick start guides
ú Training guides
ú System overviews
ú Technical marketing materials
ú Technical support materials
ú White papers
ú Worldwide web documents
ú Intranet materials
ú Adobe Acrobat files
ú On-line help
ú Wizards
ú Interactive tutorials
THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
The Datastream Technical Communications Group is housed in the
Development Department and currently consists of 9 technical
communicators--writers, editors, on-line help authors, a production
editor, a localization coordinator, and a webmaster. The cumulative
and variant expertise within the group has contributed to the
professional achievement of four state-wide and 1 international STC
Technical Publication Competition awards in 1996 and five state-wide
and 2 international STC Technical Publication Competition awards in
1997.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
ú Degree or advanced degree in technical writing, English, or similar
field
ú Interest in writing software and training documentation
ú Experience with Windows 95 a plus
ú Proficiency in either Microsoft Word for Windows 7.0, Microsoft
Office 97, or FrameMaker 5 a plus
ú Experience with on-line help software, such as RoboHelp, a plus
THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Greenville, SC, Datastream Systems, Inc., is the
leading developer of maintenance and facility management software
designed to decrease maintenance costs by reducing the downtime
associated with key equipment failure. The fourth quarter of 1996
marked Datastream's 18th successive quarter of record revenues.
Datastream was listed fifth among BusinessWeek magazine's 100 Hot
Growth Companies (May 27, 1996) and ranked 34th among Forbes' 200 Best
Small Companies in America (November 4, 1996). Datastream holds over
40% of the units market share among the top 10 CMMS providers with
over 25,000 units sold worldwide and recently acquired SQL Systems, a
European-based CMMS company.
THE APPLICATION
Send your letter of application with salary requirements, resume, and
3 writing samples to:
Jerold Jeansonne, Ph.D.
Manager, Technical Communications
Datastream Systems, Inc.
50 Datastream Plaza
Greenville, SC 29605
Internet: jeansonj -at- dstm -dot- com
Fax: 864-422-5000
Datastream Web Site: http://www.dstm.com/
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