Technical Writer

3 Weeks ago • 3-5 Years • Technical Art • $69,900 PA - $103,440 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games seeks a Technical Writer to join its Security department. This full-time, in-office role in NYC involves creating, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and training materials for the global Security team and Rockstar as a whole. Responsibilities include creating training materials (written and video), providing technical documentation support, collaborating with various teams to enhance documentation, and applying documentation standards. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of experience in creating technical documentation and training materials, excellent documentation and communication skills, and the ability to grasp technical concepts and communicate them clearly to end-users. Experience with Wiki-based media and video content creation is highly valued.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years experience in technical documentation
  • Excellent documentation & communication skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Experience with Wiki-based media
  • Create training materials (written and video)
Good to have:
  • Game development experience
  • Confluence experience
  • Photoshop or video editing skills
  • Knowledge of security guidance/policy
  • Knowledge of NIST framework

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Writer to add to our team to work closely with our Security department. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

  • We help bring clarity to the processes and systems that all Rockstars depend on. We produce a wide-range of documentation to support all tasks from booting up a console to the precise details of exporting assets for the game.
  • We collaborate with Engineers System Administrators, and Producers to help them build the documentation they rely on. We convert the expertise of all teams into easy to understand text, graphics, and video content fit for a global audience.
  • We work with Security, IT, Tools, and other development teams to create innovative ways to share and automate documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating, reviewing, and maintaining high quality technical documentation and training materials for the global Security team and Rockstar as a whole.
  • Creating high quality training materials, including written and video content.
  • Providing technical documentation support within Security Production, and helping others in the global Security team with their Documentation needs.
  • Working with the global Technical Writing team to apply documentation standards and enhancements.
  • Collaborating with Security, IT, Technical Writing, Tools, and other development teams to create innovative ways to share and automate documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience creating written technical documentation, tutorials, and other training material. Examples must be provided with your application.
  • Graduate applications accepted when accompanied with outstanding samples of written work. 

SKILLS

  • Excellent documentation skills with high attention to detail.
  • Experience creating training-oriented material, including both written and video content.
  • Experience working with Wiki-based media.
  • Impeccable English speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • An ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and systems and communicate them in a clear and concise manner for the end-user.
  • Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to operate in a challenging environment with evolving project requirements and priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team or individually as required.
  • Motivated self-starter, who independently takes projects from planning through to completion.
  • Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Game development experience and/or a passion for games.
  • Experience with Confluence.
  • Experience with Photoshop or other image and video editing software.
  • Knowledge of security guidance and policy documentation formatting is advantageous. 
  • Knowledge of or exposure to NIST framework

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover-letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

 

#LI1-SD

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

*NY Base Pay Range

$69,900 - $103,440 USD

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Join a tight-knit team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular, innovative and critically acclaimed interactive entertainment in the world including the Grand Theft Auto series, the Red Dead series and many more.


Known for our dedication to quality and authenticity, a career at Rockstar Games is an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge, creatively rewarding and challenging projects available in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.


We offer successful candidates highly competitive salary and compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.

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