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Subject:Job: Technical Writer - Broomfield CO (Denver) From:Ginny Ward <vaw0944 -at- MCDATA -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 13 May 1999 15:13:17 -0600
Company name: McDATA Corporation
Position title and number of openings: Technical Writer (1)
Job responsibilities: Responsible for researching, designing, writing, producing, and maintaining McDATA technical publications for multiple product lines whether manuals are produced in paper, electronic or online help form. Coordinate solicitation of bids and quality control of printing. Provides directions to Contract Writers, Editors, and Illustrators.
Required experience/qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a
technical degree such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. A minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience as a technical writer plus formal education in the listed disciplines. Experience equal to four years, may be substituted for the degree. Extensive experience with desktop publishing products, and experience working with printers and suppliers.
Job location: Broomfield CO (Interlocken)
Send letter of application and resume to:
Ginny Ward
Manager, Technical Communications
310 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield CO 80021-3464
303-460-3127
303-465-4996
gward -at- mcdata -dot- com
www.mcdata.com
