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Subject:Tech Writing Position: Long Island, NY From:Jim McAward <jimmc -at- CHYRON -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 26 Jun 1998 11:51:06 -0400
Hello, fine Tech Writing folks, underpaid or not...
We have a great job opportunity for the right candidate - and I can assure
you we pay more than $10 per hour! This position is with the Technical
Publications department, which is an integral part of a top-shelf
engineering organization.
Chyron designs, manufactures and markets digital video equipment, software
applications, systems and solutions worldwide. Chyron systems facilitate the
production and enhance the presentations of live and programmed televised
content. If you've watched TV you've seen Chyron... flip on a baseball
game (or the Word Cup) and see all the graphics that swirl around the video
feed - scores, times, stats... we manufacture most of that gear used in the
US, and a fair amount that's used overseas.
Chyron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including
company-matched 401K, medical/dental/pension, and, best of all...
...free coffee!
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
As a Technical Writer with Chyron Corporation, you will be responsible for
research, writing, illustrating, and editing of operation, maintenance, and
field service documentation for commercial video equipment and software
products.
The ideal candidate is conversant in computer equipment and software, and
with the latest advances in electronic publishing methods. You must be a
motivated self-starter, capable of expressing yourself clearly in both
verbal and written form, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A
computer and/or electronics hardware background is helpful, as is mechanical
aptitude. BA or BS degree preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include research, writing, illustrating, and editing of operation,
maintenance, and field service documentation for commercial video equipment
and software products. Must demonstrate ability to prepare accurate
documentation for electronics hardware and user-interface software with
minimal engineering input. Responsible for all aspects of documentation from
initiation through final production & printing. Must be fast, flexible and
willing to learn new production techniques. Large document page layout and
illustration experience required; FrameMaker exp. highly desired; on-line
help development experience a big+!; Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop experience
helpful.
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If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume (ASCII or
Word format) to:
careers -at- chyron -dot- com
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact me
directly. It's a fascinating place to work!
Best regards,
Jim.
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James G. McAward
Manager, Technical Publications
Chyron Corporation Melville, NY
jimmc -at- chyron -dot- com www.chyron.com
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