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Lead Technical Software Writer

nSight has been a premier provider of project consulting, outsourcing, staffing, and training services to the high-tech and communications community for more than 24 years.

We are currently seeking a Lead Technical Software Writer to assist our client with the development and maintenance of their documentation. You will be working primarily out of your own office; however, you will be required to spend a few days a month at the client site.

To be considered you must have:

• 7–10 years of technical writing experience for software products.
• Expert-level skills working with FrameMaker and Word as well as knowledge of single sourcing.
• Proven experience developing and implementing strategic documentation plans.
• Proven ability to work with an aggressive deliverable schedule.
• Proven experience telecommuting and working with remote teams is also required.

Also helpful are:

• Designing and producing templates from scratch.
• Specific experience with retail software writing.

Senior Technical Developer – FOSI/XSLT

nSight has been a premier provider of project consulting, outsourcing, staffing, and training services to the high-tech and communications community for more than 24 years.

nSight is expanding our existing project team. We are currently looking for several senior developers to work to develop and update various FOSI and XSLT stylesheets.

To be considered you must have:

• 5–7 years of professional experience working as a Senior Developer in a software development and design environment using cutting-edge technologies.
• Extensive skills working with FOSI and XSL/XSLT.
• Specific experience working with Arbortext E3 Engine.
• Expertise developing style sheets.
• Excellent communications skills.

Senior Technical Writer

nSight has been a premier provider of training, staffing, and project outsourcing services to the publishing and communications community for more than 24 years.

We are currently seeking a senior technical writer to assist our client with updating labels, manuals, packaging and IFU's toward meeting regulatory deadlines. This position will require you to be onsite on the south shore. You must be available to work 15 to 30 hours per week.

To be considered, you must have:

• At least 5–7 years of experience developing technical documentation as a senior technical writer.
• Proven experience developing documentation for medical products and systems.
• Expert knowledge of FrameMaker.
• Familiarity with localization and regulatory (ideal).
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Proven ability to accept responsibilities, develop and execute effective and accurate task plans, and have the ability to work successfully under very tight deadlines.

Technical Writer – Software

nSight has been a premier provider of training, staffing, and project outsourcing services to the publishing and communications community for more than 24 years.

We are currently seeking contract senior technical writers to assist with the development of our client's software documentation.

To be considered, you must have:

• 8–10 years of experience working in a senior technical writing position.
• A variety of software documentation development experience including quick reference guides, user manuals, release notes, and online help systems.
• Expert-level skills developing and modifying FrameMaker templates.
• Extensive experience developing documentation for engineers and developers as end users.
• Expert knowledge of APIs and C++, C#, Java, COM, VB, .NET (but do not have to be a developer).
• The ability to produce quality documentation at a very fast pace for our extremely aggressive schedule.

Instructional Designers

Are you an experienced instructional designer looking for an opportunity to join a growing team of professionals?

Do you enjoy a learning challenge? Are you motivated by taking a lead role on a project and by having the opportunity to work with some of the brightest people in the industry? nSight is seeking exceptional senior instructional designers to support a significant offering for one of our clients.

Our senior IDs take a lead role in developing new hire and policy/procedure training in several areas, including recruiting and customer relationship management. Our ideal candidate will have worked as a senior instructional designer or course developer in human resources or financial management. We are looking for someone who has had direct responsibility for scoping projects, preparing schedules, reporting progress, and interviewing subject-matter experts. You should have a track record of improving the quality of content, providing insight into accelerated learning methods, and supporting a management team. More important than any of those skills and prior experience, we seek an extraordinary level of personal initiative.

Experience must include a minimum of five years designing and writing print and interactive training. Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is essential.

We will give priority to candidates with writing and project management experience. Course developers who have been certified recently as IDs will be considered if they have experience in the specified industries.

If you are interested in joining a growing team of professionals, forward résumés to: technicalrecruiting@nsightworks.com. Please reference Sr. ID/DS in the subject line.

Production Artists with Expertise in PageMaker and InDesign

For more than 20 years, nSight has been committed to providing contract and permanent placement for publishing and communications professionals.

We are currently seeking PageMaker and InDesign pros to be responsible for layout and edits for several local-area companies.

Job requirements include:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a desktop publisher in a professional environment.
• MAC and/or PC proficiency.
• Graphic design or fine-arts degree.
• Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment.

Proofreaders

We are currently seeking proofreaders who are available 40 hours a week for on-site contract assignments.

Proofreading could be on hard copy or online and may include comparison proofreading, proofchecking, and editorial proofreading.

We particularly need individuals who are proficient with Track Changes in MS Word and the use of virtual stickies in Acrobat. An understanding of FTP is a plus. You must have stellar grammar skills, scrupulous attention to detail, and be able to work calmly against tight deadlines. We prefer a thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style; AP, MLA and APA style-guide knowledge is a plus.

A Bachelor's degree is required and English majors are preferred. A minimum of two years of experience as a proofreader in a professional setting is a MUST.

Assignments may be long-term or short-term. If you are currently working during the day or are not available 30-40 hours per week, this position is not for you.

Interested and qualified applicants in the Greater Boston area should send a résumé to staffing@nsightworks.com. Please specify Proofreader in the subject line of your email.