Posted 2w ago

Technical Writer II

@ Konami Gaming
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
$70k-$75k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Document creation, Content maintenance, Product knowledge analysis
Requirements Summary:Associates degree in technical fields; 1-2 years technical writing experience; gaming industry knowledge preferred; ability to create technical docs and screenshots; communicate clearly; gaming licensure.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop
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Konami Gaming is looking for a Technical Writer II to join our team!

The Technical Writer II designs, develops and illustrates reference guides, usage guides, training guides or other documents to explain, modify and/or provide operational information on new or existing systems products to internal and external customers. This includes using Adobe tools, Dreamweaver, Photoshop or Microsoft applications to document and describe the functions and features of all systems products.

 

What you'll be doing:

Technical Documentation (40%): Ability to complete tasks within the specified project deadlines. Ability to create and maintain written Systems product documentation. Demonstrates ability to write clear and concise communication.

  • Transfer practical operational knowledge of system functions and features into written documentation. 
  • Create and maintain Training Guides for various Systems products.
  • Create and maintain Usage Guides for various Systems products.
  • Create and maintain F1 Reference Guides for SYNKROS.
  • Create and maintain Installation Guides for various Systems products.
  • Create and maintain What’s New documents for various Systems products.
  • Gather information, interpret product business and technical designs, and organize content for documentation.
  • Work with designated reviewers to ensure technical accuracy and appropriateness of documentation.
  • Create and maintain thorough, accurate, and concise end user documentation including online help files, PDF User Guides, release notes, and training materials.
  • Create and maintain documentation templates, style guide, and source.

Change Management (35%): Ability to conduct timely and thorough research.

  • Conduct research to determine what engineering changes may affect technical documentation.
  • Recommend changes to the Manager that will have an impact on product manuals or other technical documents.

Product Knowledge/Data Analysis (25%): Read, interpret, and analyze documentation. Active participation in planning, design and development team meetings.

  • Regularly read, analyze and get hands on with various system products in order to continue building expertise about all products.
  • Interpret the meaning of information for others.  For example: review Redmine tickets from the engineering team to incorporate the information into documentation.
  • Analyze data or information – identify the underlying principles, reasons or facts of information.
  • Become a subject matter expert in assigned areas of responsibility through active participation in product overviews, design reviews, along with hands-on product usage.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Konami Offers

Competitive Wages

Great 401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health benefits package

Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement program

 

About Konami Gaming, Inc.:

For Players. For Operators. For Each Other.

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we have spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. Over that time, we have garnered our share of awards and established a corporate culture of success and innovation.

A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. As we enter a new growth period for the Company, we are expanding our reach to attract top talent in game studio operations, technology and product development.