Technical Writer Intern
McKesson Corp is a Fortune 7 company and one of the largest providers of medicines, pharmaceutical supplies and health information technology (IT) products and services in the United States with revenues of $208.4 billion in 2018. The company was founded in 1833 by John McKesson and Charles Olcott in New York with a focus on importing and wholesaling pharmaceutical products. United by our ICARE values, McKesson's 78,000 employees work together every day to make better care possible for patients around the globe.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
McKesson’s Intern program provides you with an opportunity to experience in the healthcare industry, first-hand. By applying your education to a real-life working environment, you will receive a solid foundation of experience as a McKesson intern in the Privileged Access Global Identity Services Team (GIS).
The Technical Writer will research, plan, organize/design, write, and edit audience-appropriate documentation and will be responsible for all aspects of the technical documentation delivered.
Intern Program Details:
- Paid Internship
- Full time / 10 weeks
- Positions will reside in Irving, TX
- No company sponsored housing, relocation, student visa or Green Card assistance available
- This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic and growing industry!
- The internship program also provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching
- Training provided from vendors, subject matter experts, and computer-based training with certificate prep.
Responsibilities:
- Create and update technical documentation to keep current with frequent software changes to ensure clarity and accuracy while adhering to established style and branding guidelines. Key documentation includes, but is not limited to, User Guides, Admin Guides, and Release Notes.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and members of cross-functional teams to translate specifications, designs and other artifacts into meaningful documentation for both external and internal customers.
- Mine data from Jira or a similar bug/enhancement tracking tool and interpret the information for incorporation into technical documentation for delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the internship to be eligible
- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program applicable to Technical Writing, Instructional Design, Information Systems, or a related discipline, and entering your Junior or Senior year.
- Strong writing and communication skills to assist in the creation of clear, compelling product documentation, such as user guides, release notes, and on-line help.
Preferred Requirements:
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Passion for technical writing with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation standardization.
- Detailed knowledge of technical writing in a systems environment with proven ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for varied audiences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General Office Demands
- As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.
Agency Statement
- No agencies please.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history. If selected for the role, you will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screen (including marijuana, where permitted) before starting work.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to McKessonTalentAquisition@McKesson.com. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Current employees must apply through the internal career site. Join as at McKesson!