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Technical Writer - Diablo IV | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA

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The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

The Diablo IV team is looking for a Technical Writer to help write and organize the documentation of our game development processes and tools. We are looking for a creative and collaborative individual comfortable ap plying their craft in a dynamic and complex environment. This will be primarily be writing documentation in support of how to use our proprietary engine and editor toolsets.

Location flexible: This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY or Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Interview and work with developers to create consistently clear and digestible documentation for technically complex processes.
• Work with developers across multiple disciplines who are subject matter experts in a variety of subjects.
• Create tutorials and walkthroughs related to using our engine, tools , and development processes.
• Work in engine to prepare in-game writing for the voiceover pipeline.
• Documentation audience varies in their technical knowledge.
  

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Experience using Confluence for creating and organizing documentation .
• Experience researching and writing technical documentation.
• Experience working in a large , creative team (software development preferred).
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Associate degree in design, English, technical communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent experience with combined education can be substituted for the education requirements.
• Fluency using the Microsoft suite of tools.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Extra Points

Experience

• Web, video game development, or technology industry experience preferred
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in library science, information science, or a related field
• Basic programming skills
• An understanding of digital editing
• Familiarity with a development platform (such as Unity).
  

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
    

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .