Senior Technical Writer

The Red Hat Customer Content Services team is looking for a Senior Technical Writer in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will provide independent strategic contributions to develop and deliver content for customer success as part of a dynamic, fast-paced Agile team. Drawing from your passion for technology and communication, you will create and be responsible for customer-facing technical documentation for Red Hat products. 

What you will do:

• Proactively apply knowledge of content standards to build modular, reusable content that promotes AI consumption. Evaluate technical documentation to ensure quality (content is clear, concise, user focused, and easy to navigate by users).

• Lead AI-assisted content gap analysis initiatives and use results to drive curation of content and retirement of content that is no longer current.

• Proactively create content ecosystems that bridge the gap between technical complexity and customer goals, taking a portfolio view. Use AI for drafting and then validate output with product expertise.

• Manage multiple concurrent project workstreams with minimal supervision, developing and executing tactical plans to meet objectives, scope, and sprint goals.

• Prepare and present project status updates, maintain appropriate currency in work items, clearly identify risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.

• Advise and support junior team members. Support senior staff to guide, inspire, and support transitions with tools, processes or other areas. Lead by example with regard to change agility.

• Work closely with content strategists, documentation program managers, engineering teams, support teams, and other stakeholders to create and maintain accurate, high-quality documentation for target audiences within scheduled timelines.

• Devote time to research to increase your understanding of your product area and explore and experiment with emerging AI technologies relevant to your role, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate new AI capabilities into existing workflows and tooling.
   

What you will bring:

• Ability to independently conduct research and collaborate with technical and subject matter experts to produce and improve documentation

• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts concisely

• Proficiency in modular authoring and version control systems

• Familiarity with structured, topic-based authoring and information architecture that adheres to publishing standards

• Experience with software and documentation development life cycles

• Ability to collaborate in a global team environment and follow through on commitments

• Demonstrated success being accountable for project prioritization, execution, and completion

The following are considered a plus:

• Experience with DITA and Adobe Guides

• Knowledge of open source philosophies and Red Hat products

• Hands-on experience with OpenShift or cloud services

• Experience leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring writers

• Familiarity with Agile software development

• Experience with metadata management 

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Inclusion at Red Hat
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Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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