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Monday, September 23, 2024

Work in Manila and Your Boss is in Burlington, MA

I don't think I've ever mentioned any job that is based in Manila in the 13,022 posts on this blog. 

The manager for this position is in Burlington, MA, which is a Boston suburb. Can you imagine how much better it would be if they hired a resident of the USA (for example, me) instead of a Technical Writer in Manila? A USA-based Technical Writer would be less than a drive away whereas actually going to Manila, Phillipines, would be a 33 hour, 20 minute plane ride.


Technical Writer

locations
Manila
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
PR00004978

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Avid Technology is looking for a technical writer capable of producing user manuals as well as software installation and system configuration documentation. In this role you will work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product Management teams. This position will be based in Manila, Philippines and the applicant will report to the documentation manager in Burlington, Massachusetts. The applicant is expected to work within the standard operating hours of the US, East Coast (UTC −04:00).

While this is a technical writing position, Avid might consider applicants that have very strong familiarity with the Avid products described below and limited technical writing experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Produce user-focused materials that clearly describe the operation of Avid software

  • Produce administrator-focused installation and system configuration manuals that focus on deeper, more technical concepts and processes

  • Follow existing processes for updating documentation and tracking changes for the lifetime of the assigned product

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English (all documentation is written in English)

  • Must possess STRONG organizational skills. Applicant must be able to manage multiple, simultaneous products/projects and deliver under deadlines with minimal supervision

  • B.S or B.A in engineering or technical communications with sufficient relevant work experience

  • 2+ years of experience as a technical writer

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Avid audio products. Including, but not limited to Avid VENUE, Avid S-series studio controllers, Avid Control Desktop, Avid Pro Tools

  • Experience with MadCap Flare / MadCap Central (primary), (structured) Adobe FrameMaker (secondary)

  • Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator

  • Familiarity with multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Professional experience / domain knowledge in audio recording, music production, and post-production workflows highly valued

  • Knowledgeable of data security topics such as token-based authentication, data encryption, zero trust architectures

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ABOUT AVID

Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recordings and live concerts.

At Team Avid, we are committed to building a global organization that promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion—drives innovation in a fun and highly-collaborative culture.  We pride ourselves on our core values:  We are empowered, trusted, inclusive and passionate.
Come join us supporting the next phase of our strategic growth and transformation, including our rapidly expanding subscription software business!

As part of our Healthy Workplace strategy, we offer many opportunities remotely worldwide as well as the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid workstyle, enjoying both the office/team atmosphere as well as the flexibility to work from home.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About US

Avid makes technology and collaboration tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recordings and live concerts.

To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit http://www.avid.com.


The Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Season 2 Episode 1 Opening Minutes

Well,  I have to say that I will watch the season,  based upon this video.  The characters are believable, there's a lot going on for all of them, and I can say that I think it's going to be a good season. 


Daryl is using his experience in the real world of TWDU to understand what he is facing when he is told to stop training the boy. He knows he is not fitting in and wants to be with his friends and the transition to Carol is excellent. Speaking of Carol, her reaction to hearing that Daryl went on a boat to Europe is exactly what I thought it would be - with incredulously asking if he is messing with her. 

The season starts next week.

https://youtu.be/nqvr4cpiaq4?si=4c1LQrhKcJez9kfG 

Sunday, September 22, 2024

I Will NEVER Watch *WHIPLASH* Again...

When I saw "AM I Racist" a couple of weeks ago, one of the trailers was for this movie.  I agree with Alex  - I don't have a desire to see it in the theater again...

https://youtu.be/g75Rm6TiEc0?si=jdyN9oF_p5tUaxHl 

Underwater Training is Hella Difficult

https://youtube.com/shorts/dR3MVsMhHJk?si=eNygHaztta6j3WZl 

I have said for decades that I can't do anything that a member of our military can do.  In the movies,  there's a guy who has to pull himself up when he's holding on with one hand  - I can't even do that! 

The screenshot is a comment on this video and it brought a tear to my eye...

Captain Marvel calling Wanda “Little Witch”

Thursday, September 19, 2024

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL* Had Me WHEEZING

The Kiffness - Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix)

Is it Iowa mens basketball season yet?!?

 Go Hawks! Their season kicks off with four games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena:
  • Fri-Oct 25-Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota Duluth (EXH)
  • Mon Nov 4 Texas_A and M–Commerce
  • Thu Nov 7 Southern University
  • Tue Nov 12 South Dakota

For the past 5 years, I always think about getting season tickets for the mens games... and I never have bitten the bullet and done it.
This article is from July. Look at the structure of the URL - it has 2024, followed by a slash, then a 7, followed by a slash, then a 10, followed by a slash. The issue I have with this structure is that you will never actually have the months line up in chronological order because the 7 should be 07 to deal with the "10" for October, the "11" for November, and the "12" for December. Yes, little piddly crap like that gnaw at me on a daily basis.
From https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2024/7/10/24195174/iowa-hawkeye-hoops-unveils-new-look-basketball-fran-mccaffery-pat-tony-perkins-transfer-portal-bhgp - Hawkeye Hoops Unveils New Look:
For the first time in the better part of a decade, the Iowa Hawkeyes are poised to start a basketball season with only the head coach bearing the last name McCaffery. In today’s world of transfer portal madness and NIL funding, the Hawkeyes lost a trio of players to the portal after last year’s 19-15 finish, including coach McCaffery’s middle son Patrick. Pat (Butler) was joined in departing by PG Dasonte Bowen (St. Bonaventure) and Tony Perkins (Mizzou).