Technical Content writer

About us:

At Astra Security, we're not just a team; we're innovators, protectors, and storytellers.

As a U.S. & India based powerhouse, we proudly offer a state-of-the-art Pentest Platform that mimics hacker behaviour. We're not just about finding vulnerabilities; we've discovered 100,000+ of them for our clients! And guess what? We defend against over a million threats daily. 

Our accolades speak for our excellence—from being recognized as ‘The Most Innovative Security Company’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bagging the CyberTech100 title in 2021.

Why Join Us?

Because words are magical, and here at Astra, we believe they can make the digital world safer.

We're on a thrilling journey, and we need You, who can translate intricate technical tales into captivating content. Ready to embark on this cyber-adventure?

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept):

• Craft content that bridges the gap between tech buffs and novices—think blog posts, white papers, and landing pages.
• Play a pivotal role in content management and project coordination.
• Guide and inspire budding writers on our team.
• Join forces with SEO, development, and design maestros to produce stellar content.
• Ensure every word we publish is a masterpiece—optimised, insightful, and valuable.
• Work with the marketing and frontend developer on the feedback shared and amend design changes.
• Work & come up with design guidelines for the brand

Requirements:

• 4+ years in content writing, especially in SaaS or content marketing realms.
• A flair for SEO and a penchant for NLP.
• The ability to decode complex tech puzzles and pen them down with finesse.
• Organizational prowess, self-driven spirit, and an eagle-eyed attention to detail.
• Prior experience of content marketing would be a big plus. 
• A sprinkle of experience in the cybersecurity world would be the cherry on top!
• Bonus: Familiarity with WordPress/Webflow CMS.

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Your brilliance showcased to thousands of eager readers and users.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

Decarbonic is seeking a highly skilled technical writer with experience in national/public policy drafting to join our team in Nigeria for a 6-month assignment. As a technical writer, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and producing high-quality technical documents that are clear, concise, and easy to understand.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, and interpret technical information and data related to climate change, carbon markets, and sustainable development.
• Develop and draft technical reports, policy briefs, and other technical documents that are clear, concise, and easy to understand.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that technical documents meet their needs and are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure that technical documents comply with established standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Review and edit technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in public policy, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in technical writing, with a focus on national/public policy.
• Experience working with carbon markets and climate change-related policies is a plus.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Nigeria for a 6-month assignment with a valid passport.

We are looking for a creative storyteller aka Content writer who is digital savvy and has a good hold on brand content strategy and initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for building brand content across all internal as well as external platforms. Most importantly, this individual should have a high sense of ownership, who can conceptualize and strategize our visual and written content endeavours.

Role & Responsibilities:

Work closely with business and product managers to understand content strategy objectives and deliverables.

Strong project manager with the ability to engage productively and successfully with key stakeholders from creative, media, marketing, product, and research teams.

Look after short form of content such as push notifications, SMS, emails & social media; as well as SEO driven long form of organic and paid content.

Understand impact of content on overall customer engagement and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Establish guidelines and best practices across teams on content generation.

Qualifications & Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation.

Have experience in both long form and short form of content.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good organisational and time-management/team building skills

Bachelors/ Masters in Design, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant field.

Technical Content Writer Job Profile

We are looking for a Technical Writer to join our team! As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality and understandable documentation with the goal to improve the success of our products. 

Job Role

• Study product samples 
• Communicate with product designers and developers to understand product details
• Collaborate with technical staff 
• Analyze and manage existing and potential content
• Create and maintain the information architecture
• Make high-quality documentation that meets standards, is appropriate, and is easy to use
• Produce and distribute tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
• research and collect usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturer

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Writer or similar role
• 2+ years of experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Ability to translate highly technical information into easily understandable information for customers
• Creative skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding
• Excellent written skills in English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Professional Writing or Creative Writing is a big plus
• A background in engineering or computer science is a big plus
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

What you need to have:

• Experienced in creating microcopy that will drive visitors towards taking the right actions across our website
• Experienced in writing technical documents like product sheets, product manuals, technical guides, tutorials, etc
• Experienced in proofreading and editing content copies
• Experienced in creating content as per our Ideal Customer Profile
• Work with the marketing team for generating fresh content ideas
• Should have basic knowledge of search engine optimization
• Experienced in creating concise, eye-catching, and innovative headlines and a body of technical documents.
• Experience- 5-10years
• Salary -5-15lpa