TECHNICAL WRITER INTERN

  • Full-time

Company Description

KMS Holdings is a privately-held diversified technology company headquartered in Atlanta, GA with primary operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  The company started in 2009 with a core offshore product development (OPD) business, KMS Technology. In addition, through its incubator, Upstar Labs, the company has started and incubated several growing, successful software companies including QASymphony, Kobiton, Katalon, and Mercury (which is still in stealth mode).

The combined Group of companies are growing rapidly, profitable and self-funded, and remains owned by its two founders and company employees.  The Group employs over 1,000 employees in Vietnam and 50 employees in the US, primarily in Atlanta.

KMS has won numerous awards for being a great place to work including:

  • Atlanta Business Chronicle “Best Places to Work”

  • Top 100 “Vietnam Best Places to Work” by Anphabe

  • 4.1 Star rating on Glassdoor.com

Job Description

The Brilliant Opportunity You'll Love 

KMS is seeking an individual who has a true passion for writing and has a desire to make an impact in their next role. This position reports to the Lead Technical Writer in a small team environment. In this internship you will gain valuable experience in writing blogs, white papers, and eBooks for the technology field. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on topics in technology through research and direct interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). You will partner with the Marketing team on many projects throughout the internship. If you’re looking for a role with opportunity for development and accelerated growth, this may be the internship for you! This is a fantastic opportunity for a college senior or those early in their career. 

College credit is available.

 

Responsibilities

●      Work with the Lead Technical Writer to understand business line objectives and how that translates to writing activities

●      Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews, and studies)

●      Proofread and edit text for technical clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistent terminology, and style

●      Write original content for the company to promote thought leadership

●      Maintain and update projects on department Trello board

●      Most importantly: ask questions, learn, and have fun! 

 

Qualifications

●      Working towards or have recently obtained a BA/BS degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English or related field

●      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

●      Ability to research and comprehend complex technical concepts 

●      Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

●      Familiarity with G Suite by Google (Google Apps for Work)

●      Organized and attention-to-detail approach with strong tactical execution

●      Excellent research, analysis, and structured thinking capabilities

●      Transcripts will be required 

●      Prior working or internship experience is desired

●      Understanding of SEO best practices

●      Ability to work in an open office environment

●      Willingness to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of offshore team members 

●      Ability to work and meet deadlines in a fast-pace work environment

 

Ideal Candidate

KMS is looking for a versatile, intelligent candidate who can hit the ground running and who possesses the skills highlighted above. The individual will possess a “student” mentality and a desire to grow in the role. The individual must be a self-starter who can take direction and apply new skills to address tasks for the role. The ideal candidate would be an individual who is approaching graduation or one who has recently graduated. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to grow professionally and learn new skills.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Tell us why you are interested in the role and why you’re the best fit for KMS. Please press "I'm interested" to provide a cover letter elaborating on the above points along with your resume and compensation requirements. Please Include a writing sample that showcases your talent!

Additional Information

This role is for a full-time candidate who will work in the company’s office. Free parking and access to 24-hour fitness center is included in this opportunity. The office is near downtown Atlanta in walking distance from many restaurants and only 1 mile Art Center transit station.

What we offer

●      Work in a highly motivated team of professionals

●      A unique work experience across a multitude of markets and disciplines

●      Work in a prime location with an irresistible office

●      Career and growth opportunity

●      Competitive salary and benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.