TikTok Hiring for Technical Writer (TikTok) – 2023 Start at Mountain View, CA Full Time

Why Join Us

At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire – for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.

We’re looking for a technical writer to work with our Tools, Interactive Engineering, Multimedia, SDK, Product Management, and Marketing teams to create best-in-class technical documentation for designers and developers so they can build using TikTok creation tools.

You’ll be able to grasp complex concepts and translate them into concise, easy-to-understand tutorials, guides, release notes, and other documentation and learning resources. As an experienced technical writer, your portfolio includes writing samples with examples of how you conveyed complex technical information to both experienced and new users.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2023. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below:

1. January 16, 2023

2. February 6, 2023

3. March 6, 2023

4. May 22, 2023

5. June 12, 2023

6. July 17, 2023

7. August 14, 2023

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Application deadline: February 15th, 2023

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates’ jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, write, and manage technical and process documentation and learning resources
• Proofread and edit content written by others to ensure completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Define general best practices and style guidelines for consistency
• Define new documentation processes and iterate on current workflows for efficiency
• Respond to requests for updated content for top issues or new launches
• Update content on the website for new releases and iterations
• Attend demos and meetings to stay informed on functionality enhancements and modifications
• Gather feedback from the designer and developer community to iterate on content
• Deliver results in a dynamic work environment with limited supervision

Qualifications

• Final year or recent graduate obtaining Bachelors in Technical Communication, English, Instructional Design, a related field
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and still pay attention to the details
• Technical writing portfolio including, but not limited to: user guides and tutorials, release notes, software or hardware documentation, style guidelines

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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