Technical Author – Broadcast Industry
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire, UK (Hybrid)
Position Type: Part-time / Full-time / Permanent or Contract


About the Role
As a Technical Author with support responsibilities, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading broadcast test and measurement companies.
Key Responsibilities


• Writing, editing, and updating technical user manuals, installation manuals, and support documentation.
• Working closely with R&D, product management, test/service teams, senior management, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintaining document control and document management requirements.
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate, clear, and aligned with company standards.
• Contributing to and proposing improvements for documentation and processes.
• Working in an agile or SCRUM environment.
• Ensuring all documentation meets quality, timeframes, and industry specifications.
• Supporting verification and validation of technical documentation with subject matter experts.
• Collaborating with external partners and vendors on content creation and maintenance.
Key Attributes


• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into clear, everyday language.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing timelines.
User Experience & Quality


• Documentation should be engaging, easy to follow, and user-friendly.
• High-quality, accurate documentation reflects the professionalism of the company’s products.
• All documentation and release processes must be timely and consistent.
Minimum Requirements


• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Author.
• Previous experience in broadcast, preferably in a broadcast manufacturing company.
Desirable Technical Knowledge
Experience in any of the following areas would be an advantage:


• Video technologies, including HDR and WCG.
• Audio processing, including PCM, Dolby, and Loudness.
• ANC (Closed Captions and Time Code).
• Broadcast Video, Audio, and ANC Instrumentation.
• SDI, SMPTE 2022-6, 2110, PTP.
• IP and Networking.
• Broadcast Systems.
Software & Tools Experience


• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• MadCap Flare.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:


• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good at interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible with a positive attitude.
• Presentable.
• A second language would be desirable.
Employment Benefits


• Competitive salary (based on merit, reviewed annually).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• On-site gym.
• Medical, dental, and optical healthcare scheme.
• EV chargers on-site (free for staff).