TECHNICAL WRITER

About Index AR Solutions

Index AR Solutions is a high-tech, high-growth entrepreneurial company based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our mission is to develop and deploy the world’s best enterprise eBooks and mobile augmented reality applications. Listen and see how one of our utility clients, MidAmerican Energy, describes our company, our mission and our people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq7VeqB86dA

An Index technical writer is at the center of the creation of our eBooks and collaborates with Index photographers, videographers, graphic artists, project managers and app engineers to produce digital products that are transforming our client’s workforces. An Index technical writer is responsible for outlining, writing, and editing text content, building relationships with clients at their job sites across the United States, and assisting in directing and producing media content, such as photos and videos featuring our client’s workers and team members. The ideal Index candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment and able to wear multiple hats.

The position is open to applicants with a wide range of job experience levels, from 0-15 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Writer - Outline, organize, and write text content in book form.
• Researcher – Work with technical client information and perform supplemental outside research.
• Communicator – Build relationships with client instructors, students and subject matter experts.
• Producer – Go on site with the Index media team to capture the most relevant client content.
• Editor – Provide editorial notes on video and text content.
• Travel (25%) – Travel to a variety of client locations within the United States for video and photo shoots.

Requirements

• A college degree in writing-heavy discipline and/or a STEM field. ; other college degrees will be considered if applicability to the position can be shown.
• Must be a team player and willing to work in a “servant leader” culture.
• Must have the willingness and capacity to learn new skills and information.
• Must have demonstrated ability to absorb and write about technical information.
• Must be a self-starter who can recognize what needs to be done and operate proactively. Must be able to readily adapt to evolving circumstances on a project and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Must be able to manage workflows of a writing schedule and remain on schedule.
• Experience working within graphic design and/or layout software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Familiarity with video production and photography is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hybrid Position- After an initial training period and with manager approval, this position can work from home 2 days of the week.

About Index AR Solutions

To learn more about Index, visit www.indexarsolutions.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Instructions

• Must submit resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to ciara.forrest@indexarsolutions.com to be considered for this position.

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Williamsburg, VA 23185 (Required)

Willingness to travel

• 25% (Required)

Work Location

• In person