Technical Writer

Daktronics

. Author, edit, format, and publish new and existing technical documents for the manufacturing process .

Posted 10/1/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $16 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical writing skills with the ability to transform complex information into clear, user-friendly documentation. Proficient in managing multiple projects while effectively communicating with engineers and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingDocumentation ManagementOral and Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsContent Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingFormattingPublishingDocumentation Quality ImprovementUser-Friendly InstructionsResearchWriting Samples

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationThoughtful Questioning

Tools & Technologies

Documentation ToolsContent Management ToolsIllustration ToolsAuthoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessTechnical CommunicationsEnglishMass CommunicationsGPAAccredited Bachelor’s Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Author, edit, format, and publish new and existing technical documents for the manufacturing process
Ask thoughtful questions to understand products and processes
Seek and incorporate feedback from reviewers and stakeholders
Communicate with engineers, project managers, and supervisors
Continuously learn about Daktronics products and technologies
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines
Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality and consistency
Transform technical information into clear, user-friendly instructions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in English for Information Systems, Technical Communications, English, or Mass Communications
Preferred: student registered in at least 12 credits
Preferred: sophomore or junior year of school
Strong academic performance and acceptable GPA
Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application
Submit three writing samples, such as manuals, research papers, or newspaper articles
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and self-motivation
Comfortable learning new documentation, content management, illustration, and authoring tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed, for eligible students with a GPA of 3.5 and above
Employee discount program
Employee assistance program
Community donation program
Unpaid time off
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Leaves
Disability and accommodations
Mentorship
Hands-on experience
Professional and personal development opportunities