Technical Author – Broadcast Technology
📍 Thatcham, Berkshire, UK | 💼 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Technical Author to join one of the UK’s leading broadcast test and measurement companies.
You'll work closely with R&D, product management, and service teams to create, edit, and manage technical user guides, installation manuals, and support documentation — mainly for software/firmware products within the professional broadcast TV industry.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Write, edit, and update user-friendly technical documentation
🔹 Maintain documentation standards and control processes
🔹 Collaborate with engineering teams to verify content accuracy
🔹 Participate in product testing phases to ensure documentation clarity
🔹 Suggest improvements to documentation and publishing processes
What We’re Looking For:
✅ 5+ years of technical writing experience (MadCap Flare preferred)
✅ Excellent written communication and attention to detail
✅ Ability to translate complex technical language into clear, user-focused content
✅ Experience in broadcast technology is highly desirable (SDI, SMPTE 2110, IP Networking, HDR/WCG)
✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Desirable Skills:
🎯 Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Visio
🎯 Knowledge of CAD/CAM viewers like eDrawings
🎯 A second language would be an advantage
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive salary (based on merit, reviewed annually)
✨ Discretionary bonus scheme
✨ Pension, healthcare (medical, dental, optical), and death-in-service benefit
✨ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
✨ On-site gym, EV chargers, flexible working hours, and more!
Bring your technical writing skills to a company that truly values quality, innovation, and professional development.
👉 Ready to make your next move? Apply today!