Technical Writer

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for a Technical Writer into join us in Raleigh. You will work closely with a senior mentor to gain knowledge and experience in your field, and cooperate with a broader international team both locally and globally. As a Technical Writer, you'll assist in the creation of feature documentation, user guides, and premium content that accompany our solutions. You will also work on effective scoping, quality testing, and delivery of writing projects, maintain a customer focus by participating in existing programs, and grow your technical expertise and strength.

In this role, you will work in an environment where diverse perspectives are invited, the best ideas are valued, and people feel empowered to contribute. Freedom and courage are two of our core values, which is why you can practice taking risks and exploring the unknown and developing strengths. Yet being a Red Hatter isn't just about being brave; it's also about demonstrating commitment and sticking to it.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with content strategists, engineering project teams, technical writers, and other stakeholders to produce and maintain high-quality documentation for upcoming Red Hat solution releases.

• Engage and collaborate with the closed-loop customer feedback program to address content gaps, act on direct customer feedback, and promote continuous improvement on the documentation experience.

• Effectively manage documentation projects and deliver customer-focused documentation

• Gain expertise in the use of our internal documentation toolchain, including the publishing platform and issue tracking tools

• Network with other talented interns in an inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Ability to read, write, and compile technical documents, including feature descriptions, customer use cases, and release notes

• Ability to effectively establish and maintain communication with subject matter experts and other project team members.

• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally

• Willingness to learn and proactivity work as a part of a wider team

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 have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. 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. Opportunities are open. Join us.

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. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions of diversity that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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