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These three positions are open in my group here -- interested parties can
contact HR according to the instructions at the bottom of the jost listing,
or me by email.
Write document specifications based on product information plan
Create outline and write content of documents based on approved specs,
applying standards as documented in OneSoft Technical Documentation Style
Guide
Perform editorial reviews of other writers' documents
Follow document through review process to finalization
**Required skills and Tool proficiencies**
Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as
well as the following:
Ability to organize information related to the product line into a cohesive
information plan
Ability to provide input into vision for overall product documentation
Ability to perform logical audience analysis and information breakdown into
documentation units
Ability to work with junior writers, and to interact with developers and
development managers
Willingness to take responsibility for successful delivery of product
documentation
Experience with full life cycle documentation (from specification through
production and delivery)
Familiarity with Web technology, HTML, and XML a plus
**Proofreading/Copywriting experience**
Familiarity with Microsoft Manual of Style, New York Public Library Writer's
Guide to Style and Usage
Familiarity with use of styles in Microsoft Word, and familiar with
FrameMaker
Provide copyediting/proofreading services to all writers, as needed
Oversee production of print materials, including but not limited to
coordinating with print vendor, scheduling, and ensuring delivery of print
materials deadlines
Ensure quality of print materials
**Required skills and Tool proficiencies **
Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as
well as the following:
Familiarity with use of styles in Microsoft Word, and familiar with
FrameMaker
Attention to detail
Ability to work well with a variety of vendor and internals points of
contact
Strong proofreading/copyediting skills
Willingness to work as supplemental writer when needed
**Proofreading/Copywriting experience**
Familiarity with Microsoft Manual of Style, New York Public Library Writer's
Guide to Style and Usage
**Required Experience/Education**
5+ Years technical copyediting experience
Strong proofreading/copyediting skills
Provide desktop publishing services to all product documentation projects,
ensuring standardized format and compliance with OneSoft Technical
Communication Style Guide
**Required skills and Tool proficiencies**
Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as
well as the following:
Proficiency with desktop publishing software (FrameMaker 5.5)
Ability to handle multiple deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to take direction from multiple sources
Ability to create templates, master pages, imbed graphics, and use advanced
FrameMaker features
Typing speed and accuracy are important
**Required Experience/Education include**
5+ Years desktop publishing experience, specifically related to manual
production
Familiarity with use of styles in Microsoft Word, and solid FrameMaker
experience
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If you are interested in any of the positions, please send a cover letter
and resume (ASCII or MSWord) mentioning the appropriate job code.
Send by E-mail: careers -at- onesoft -dot- com
Send by fax: 703-916-7540
Or send by mail: OneSoft Corporation Attn: Human Resources 7010 Little
River Turnpike, Suite 460 Annandale, VA 22003-3241
