Technical Writer

At Rockstar Games we create the games we would want to play ourselves. A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. We have a friendly, inclusive 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. This writer will be working closely with our Security department. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Edinburgh.

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.

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