Technical Writer II

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.

AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather’s story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy™, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather’s center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been named “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entertainment. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY 

Want to be part of a team that is a global leader in weather, serving trillions of requests monthly?  We are looking for a Technical Writer with an interest in and passion for clearly documenting technical information through various forums; someone who likes to analyze and prepare documentation, articles, and support materials and is curious about how software functions.

We’re looking for someone who loves innovation, leveraging cutting edge technologies, and enhancing the AccuWeather experience.  In this position, you will develop, document, and disseminate technical information for our customer-facing products and will have a direct and meaningful impact on our end-user experience.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Develops functional, efficient, and peer reviewed documentation
•    Writes internal and customer-facing documentation
•    Translates technical info into easily understood documentation
•    Ensures established processes and standards are followed
•    Seeks clarification and assistance on advanced problems
•    Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive, work environment
•    Builds relationships across functions and departments
•    Works independently, is self-motivated with great organizational skills
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

•    BA / BS in related discipline, 3+ years’ experience in related field
•    Demonstrated writing experience and knowledge of software development practices
•    Working knowledge of CMS systems or similar documentation management systems
•    Experience with modern scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, CSS
•    Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
•    Self-driven; good problem-solving skills; adaptable and willing to take ownership
•    Good verbal and written communication skills; achieves consensus with peers
•    Demonstrates critical thinking, creative skills, and use of design, diagrams, and charts

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEO is the Law poster here and its supplement here. The pay transparency policy is available  here. 

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.