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We are looking for a Senior Technical Editor at IDX. Please read on for
details.
Act as lead editor for two or more writing groups at IDX, both editing
material and organizing a peer editing process. Provide technical
assistance and training to writers in areas such as FrameMaker, WinHelp
authoring, HTML, and Word. Create and maintain templates. Assist in
determining and communicating writing/terminology standards and style
guidelines. Assist in maintaining the Acrobat Library of published
documents, and guide authors through the publishing process. Bachelor's
degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or Technical Writing, as
well as 2-4 years experience writing and editing software documentation.
Proven writing and editing skills, preferably in a software documentation
environment; HTML authoring; PC application expertise in some or all of the
following areas: FrameMaker, Word, Acrobat, HTML editor, Doc-To-Help,
RoboHelp.
IDX Systems Corporation has been committed for over 25 years to developing,
marketing and supporting the advanced software that enhances the
capabilities of health care providers across the nation. IDX is equally
committed to developing the capabilities of its employees.
At IDX, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital
status, disability, or any other category protected under applicable
federal, state, or local law. Our commitment to the principles of equal
employment opportunity is reflected in the policies and practices
supporting the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer,
promotion, termination, compensation and benefits of every individual.