Role Overview

Technical writing interns work within product teams in the R&D organization. Potential projects include editing product documentation, rewriting content to fit the DITA model, creating product documentation in print and electronic format, and testing NI documentation with their respective NI products.

• Information gathering
• Technical skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Technical writing skills
• Problem solving
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Time management and organization

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communications, English, or other major with writing-intensive component and/or science/technology emphasis
• Must be a current student in good standing
• Interest in exploring a technical writing career
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable conducting research and asking questions to understand technical material
• Ability to learn new ideas quickly
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Persistence and initiative to learn
• Ability to work effectively in a group environment
• English Language Competency: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate in English (verbal and written) so that persons you work with can understand you clearly, particularly in technical conversation.
• Prefer experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with focus on writing or editing

• Experience in writing or editing content with technical subject matter

• Knowledge of computer programming basics and/or completion of some computer science/programming coursework

• Experience with a markup language, such as HTML or XML

Required Application Materials

• English Resume
• English Cover Letter