Content Developer I

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Author and develop service content, including safety information.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Company content management system (CCMS) and provide ongoing feedback to make improvements
• Create and maintain style guides/templates that adhere to current standards and support use in a Global market
• Collaborate with multiple departments to build consensus throughout the content development process and the life of the product.
• Develop and maintain a strong working and technical knowledge of company products and services and an understanding of company approved standards
• Work cross functionally to deliver quality content within project timelines

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years' related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Communications or related field with experience in technical writing
• Skilled in visual and written information development
• Good written/verbal communications, organizational and listening skills, and strong in grammar rules
• Experience in authoring technical content for a Global market would be a plus
• Knowledge of DITA/XML content authoring and component content management systems
• Effective research, problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience with oXygen, Author/Editor, Acrolinx, Ovitas CLS, and In Design
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Frame Maker, and PTC IsoDraw and other multimedia production software

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled