Staff Technical Writer
Company Description
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Job Description
What you get to do in this role:
- Define content strategy for multiple applications, specifying the information architecture, textual content, and multimedia assets required to help customers quickly and easily achieve their goals
- Drive the execution of the content strategy for multiple applications by directly contributing high-quality, user-focused technical content and coordinating the efforts of subject matter experts, reviewers, multimedia content producers, and other writers
- Use your strong understanding of the ServiceNow product ecosystem and your expert knowledge of the specific users and applications you support to influence product strategy and create content experiences that accelerate customer success
- Provide impactful leadership when working in teams by soliciting and considering diverse perspectives, fostering a shared sense of purpose, and structuring collaborative work in a way that empowers individuals while ensuring synergy and timely achievement of objectives
Qualifications
What you have:
Basic Qualifications (the must have):
- BA/BS degree or higher in technical writing, technical communication, English, journalism, or rhetoric; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in these or other related fields
- Understanding of content development life cycles and processes
Preferred Qualifications (the nice to have):
- 7+ years work experience in technical communication
- Samples of your prior technical writing work that demonstrate your ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
- Experience authoring in DITA, Markdown, or another structured authoring architecture
- Experience defining content strategy and leading content development projects for new products or for large products that require multiple writers
- Experience influencing or leading diverse, collaborative writing or project teams; mentoring more junior writers; and helping teammates and stakeholders identify and adapt to changing priorities and other contingencies
JV22
For positions in California (outside of the Bay Area), we offer a base pay of $102,780 - $179,820, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs (subject to eligibility requirements). Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located, and is subject to change based on work location. For individuals who will be working in the Bay Area, there is a pay enhancement for positions located in that geographical area; please contact your recruiter for additional information.
Additional Information
ServiceNow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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