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This position is for a professional Technical Writer with experience in creating user guides, release notes and other documentation associated with software releases. Additionally, the Technical Writer may also be tasked with the development (or assisting in the development) of online learning content for customer usage.
On an ongoing basis, you will work with internal stakeholders and SMEs to create accurate, engaging, and easy-to-use customer-facing User Guides, Release Notes, and other learning content to be hosted on our Learning Management System (LMS).
Successful applicant will be responsible for the following:
Creating initial customer-facing user guides, release notes, and other associated documentation for a commercial software product
Maintaining software documentation in alignment with future release cadences
Updating and maintaining online learning content
Meeting with internal stakeholders to determine technical documentation and online learning needs
Working with product SMEs to ensure technical accuracy of content
Regularly attending product and internal team meetings
Reporting out on status at organizational and team meetings
Traveling to attend in-person team or organizational meetings (typically less than twice/year)
Minimum Requirement
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
Critical Skills
Ability to work as part of a large team
Ability to learn new software/systems quickly
Strong organizational and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to write clear, concise, grammatically correct instructions
Strong skills with Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Pro
Strong skills with MS Office Suite including MS Teams
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Articulate 360, specifically Rise
Familiarity with adult learning principles
Familiarity with basic Instructional Design principles
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$69,500 - $115,800
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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