Job Postings 27-June-06 Pigeon Point Systems seeks Senior Tech Writer in Scotts Valley To contact the employer and see more job details go to: http://www.stc-siliconvalley.org/employment/job_detail.asp?operation=view&id=1857 See the entire job list at: http://www.stc-siliconvalley.org/employment/job_index.asp?operation=view Pigeon Point Systems seeks Senior Tech Writer in Scotts Valley, California Improve formatting, clarity and maintainability of ~400 pages of user and reference documentation for market leading management hardware and software components that are primarily used in the telecommunications industry. Includes designing, establishing and applying style templates. Also, likely includes conversion from MS Word to Framemaker. Potential follow on work to develop additional technical documentation on this product line. Ability to meet in Scotts Valley for occasional in-person review/planning sessions, with remaining work done off-site.

16-Aug-06 Contract Policy and Procedures Writer (San Francisco, CA) Job # MC 450 I represent ProEdit, Inc., a staffing firm that specializes in hiring technical writers and editors. I am contacting you regarding a new position in downtown San Francisco. The job description is listed below. If you are interested in this position, please apply on ProEdit’s Web site or forward your resume to lpickett@proedit.com. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call me at 888-776-3348, ext. 223. If this is not the right position for you, but you know someone who might be a good match, please visit our Web site to learn more about ProEdit’s Referral Program. Kind regards, LaToia Pickett Recruiter ProEdit, Inc. 1 (888) PROEDIT, ext 223 lpickett@proedit.com ProEdit has an exciting opportunity for a Policy and Procedures Writer for a full-time, on-site, four-to-six-week contract position in downtown San Francisco, CA. This position will be responsible for interviewing subject matter experts and writing and updating procedures for a well-known financial services firm. The successful candidate must be professional and have strong interpersonal communications skills. This is an excellent contract opportunity for a writer who enjoys working on fast-paced projects. There is a possibility that this contract will be extended. Qualifications for this position include: A minimum of 5 years of business/corporate writing experience. Proficiency with MS Word is also required. Ability to supply own laptop is a plus. Previous experience in investment, asset management, real estate, or similar financial services industry. Ability to present related writing samples is also required.

26-Aug-06 Temporary Full-Time Technical Writer Medtronic Vascular has an immediate need for a full-time tech writer. The duration of this assignment will be from now through the end of October. The approved candidate will summarize and compile technical reports into a comprehensive volume within a standardized format (TOC, lists of figures and tables). Candidate should be adept with converting MS Word documents to Adobe PDF, and hyperlinking TOC to sections within the final PDF document. Proficiency in both MS Word and Adobe Acrobat a must. Contractor must sign a non-disclosure agreement. For more information, please contact: Prasad Kilari Prasad.kilari@medtronic.com

4-Sep-06 Permanent Senior Copywriter – Denver, CO area (Broomfield) Job #CA003 GET A GREAT JOB IN COLORADO! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED! I represent ProEdit, Inc., a staffing firm that specializes in writers and editors. I am contacting you regarding a new senior copywriting position in Broomfield, CO. The job description is listed below. If you are interested in this position, please apply on ProEdit’s Web site. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call me at 888-776-3348, ext. 206. If this is not the right position for you, but you know someone who might be a good match, please visit our Web site to learn more about ProEdit’s Referral Program. Best regards, Nan Klein Manager of Sales & Marketing ProEdit, Inc. 1 (888) PROEDIT, ext 206 ProEdit has an immediate need for a talented senior copywriter for a full-time, on-site, permanent position in Broomfield, CO, a beautiful town located just 15 miles north of Denver. This position will be responsible for developing well-written marketing content for high-tech clients. The copywriter will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior members of the writing and editing team. The successful candidate will have proven ability writing strategic marketing content for high-profile clients in the information technology industry. Qualifications for this position include: A minimum of 5 years of experience writing marketing copy for high-tech products and services. Excellent editing skills and familiarity with standard style guides. Ability to present writing samples of print and online work. Our client offers a collaborative environment with very competitive pay and outstanding benefits.

9-Oct-06 Technical Writer (Rohnert Park, CA) Parker Hannifin (formerly Compumotor) in Rohnert Park has an opening for an experienced tech writer. The position involves developing documentation for motion control systems hardware and software. Writer must have at least five year’s tech writing experience, technical aptitude, and proficiency in MS Word, Web Works Publisher, and Adobe Illustrator. Contact me for more information. Kind regards, Beth Blevins Project Solutions Network, Inc. Technical & Business Documentation -- We hit the ground writing! 707.584.4041 www.projectsolutionsnetwork.com

12-Nov-06 Copy Editor (Telecommute) From: Denis Ruttenberg I am in the process of finishing a Masters thesis in Civil Engineering, with a focus on hydraulics and fish passage. A final step to finishing includes hiring a copy editor review the final document. I have a deadline to submit to committee by November 29, 2006, with final submittal to the University by December 11. My thesis is currently 200 pages long, which includes 100+ pages of writing (1.5 line spacing), figures, tables, and appendices. There are five chapters total and two are substantially done, so I could provide those right away. What I am looking for in a copy editor is: Checking for grammatical errors and basic writing structure Reviewing the document so it follows the goals I set in Chapter 1 Comparing the document to formatting guidelines provided from the University Reviewing figures, tables, equations, and appendices for consistency and cross referencing I am willing to work the copy editor on the level of effort to meet this deadline. Please let me know if you have contacts for scientific copy editing. Thanks for your attention and I look forward to your response. Denis mailto:denisr@pcz.com (707) 217-7833 cell (707) 874-0102 x44 work phone (707) 765-2720 home phone

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