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Friday, 21 January 2011
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The mission of the Society for Technical Communication is to advance the theory and practice of technical communication across all user abilities and media.

The mission of the San Francisco chapter is to:

- Promote the arts and sciences of technical communication in the San Francisco Bay Area

- Promote career development in the technical communication profession for our members, other colleagues, and students of technical communication

- Promote respect, increased public awareness, and appreciation of the technical communication profession

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Tuesday, 02 April 2013 by Monica Hacopian

About the presentation:

LinkedIn opens up a universe of professional opportunities, but it’s seldom used to best effect. With over 185 million members in 200 countries, and two new members joining each second, it’s the social network no one seeking work – or workers – can afford to ignore. Technical Communicators can quickly find out who needs their services, and which skills they’ll need tomorrow, by following companies, participating in groups, and watching job postings. Unlike its rival services and the job boards, LinkedIn connects you with those who are accountable. Attendees will learn how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles, get timely answers and insider opinions, network with peers worldwide, hunt for work efficiently, and never be invisible again. Expand your sphere of influence and network of potential collaborators Cull potential employers/clients and employees/contractors, focusing only on
the promising ones Direct queries only to well-informed, accountable resources Learn quickly who knows what, then learn who they know who can help you Focus on results, not promises At least a hundred new members have joined LinkedIn since you started reading this. Are you sure none of them are worth knowing?

About the speaker:

Andrew Davis has recruited technical communicators in Silicon Valley since 1995, first for Synergistech Communications and now as Director of Talent Development for Content Rules (formerly Oak Hill Corporation). He is a former software industry Tech Writer and is well-known for both understanding and championing the role of content development. At Content Rules he recruits all kinds of technical and marketing communicators as well as training and globalization professionals. Andrew enjoys helping those who communicate complex information get ahead by recognizing and refining their value to technology companies. He's candid and connected and, more importantly, he’s committed to helping content developers achieve their professional goals. L

earn more about Andrew at www.linkedin.com/in/synergistech. @synergistech

Pre-register at http://www.stc-sf.org. Note: The April meeting will be held in Room 662.

Saturday, 28 April 2012 by Leah Scampoli
Monday, 23 January 2012 by Leah Scampoli

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Job Opportunity: Technical Writer, Location: San Francisco CA Job Title: Technical Writer Location: San Francisco CA Duration: 12 months Description **Must attach 2 different writing samples when candidates are submitted. Candidates will not be passed through unless 2 samples are attached. YOUR ROLE: You’ll work within the global digital content organization. It’s a truly global team, with colleagues in San Francisco, Denver and Vienna. This position is based in San Francisco. The content team is critical to delivering the company’s message across all of our digital properties, ensuring that our voice is consistent and on-brand, and contributing to a superior customer experience. You’ll help create and manage content for the WU online and mobile channels by: • partnering with business owners, product and user experience teams, project management, and development to turn requirements into clear, helpful, high-quality product content and UI text • working with brand, legal, privacy and other teams to ensure compliance and get content approvals • participating in user acceptance testing on all content • maintaining the content in multiple languages—and sometimes multiple versions to meet different countries’ requirements—using external translation vendors • fixing content bugs/defects • collaborating with your team members and colleagues around the world to support the global brand • possibly helping the marketing team with copy for campaigns and landing pages, as your schedule allows REQUIREMENTS: • Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills (writing samples will be required) • 5+ years’ experience writing and managing digital content in a corporate environment for a consumer audience • Deep understanding of—and passion for—web content best practices and emerging trends • Broad experience in applying voice & tone guidelines and editorial style, and tailoring content appropriately for various audiences • Working knowledge of user-centered design processes, information architecture, and web design best practices • Experience with enterprise content management systems • Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail • Excellent personal interaction and negotiation skills; ability to work with people at all organizational levels and from diverse cultures and backgrounds • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to prioritize workload, and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines • Perseverance and persistence in dealing with challenges, and the ability to find creative, innovative solutions • Confidence to present and stand up for your work and ideas—along with the ability to take and use constructive feedback • Grace under pressure STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience creating content that will be translated/localized • Experience working in a global company • Copywriting/marketing writing experience • Proficiency/fluency in another language(s) • Experience living/working in other countries or cultures CONTACT INFORMATION: Kranthi Kumar Iconsoft Consulting Group, Inc 1810 Englishtown Road Building #1 Old Bridge, NJ – 08857 kranthi@iconsoftgroup.com Phone: 732 456 6439 Fax: 732 875 0703
Last replied by Monica Hacopian on Tuesday, 02 April 2013
I watched this video. Charming, but not much content.
Last replied by Richard Mateosian on Monday, 16 July 2012

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