Technical and Marketing Writer

Department: Marketing
Type: Full Time
Location: Newark, CA
Job Level: Mid Level
Reporting to : Marketing Communications Manager
Travel: None
Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Job Complexity : Creates and maintains a variety of manuals, datasheets, brochures, sales tools, case studies, and other technical documentation and marketing literature. Responsible for creating or coordinating photography, illustrations or other graphics as needed. Writes, proofreads, and edits copy for print and web content and other forms of communications for marketing use.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, science or similar field and/or 2-4 years of experience in technical documentation and/or marketing communications. Knowledge of smartphones, tablets, PDAs or other mobile devices preferred.

Interaction : Frequently interacts with product managers, engineers, marketing communications team members and other colleagues at various levels. Works with both internal and external contacts to gather information and/or coordinate processes as needed. Requires excellent interpersonal skills.

Special Skills: Must have outstanding writing ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. Be self-motivated and proactive in completing projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Word required. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign / QuarkXPress preferred but not required. Knowledge of printing processes also preferred.

Resposibilities:

• Write, edit and maintain technical documentation, working closely with product marketing and engineering to gather accurate content and monitor release schedules.
• Create and maintain sales tools, brochures or other marketing collateral. Assist in the creation of website content. Occasionally write case studies.
• Coordinate document reviews to ensure timely publication of materials.
• Work with other marketing communications team members or outside vendors to create graphics as needed for documentation/collateral.
• Prepare documents for printing in-house or with outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as requested by management

The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be a complete listing of all the skills and abilities required to do the job.

To apply for this position, please submit your application to hr@socketmobile.com or via mail to the following address:

The HR Manager Socket Mobile, Inc.
39700 Eureka Drive,
Newark, CA 94560-4808