Technical Writer Intern - Summer 2021 at Dun & Bradstreet in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

We are at a transformational moment in our company journey - and we’re so excited about it. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture, and to accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our purpose is to help customers improve business performance with Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud and Live Business Identity, and we’re wildly passionate and committed to this purpose. So, if you’re looking to make an immediate impact at a company that welcomes bold and diverse thinking, come join us!

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The Technical Writer intern will have the opportunity to understand and take part in the development of a product. The intern will learn how the output of supporting content ultimately affects the end user. The intern will be exposed to design and have input on the customer experience, and will also be an active listener/participant in technical and non-technical aspects of product development and user interface design. The intern will also take part in user testing and help to identify improvements to the overall experience.

Additionally, the intern will gain an in depth understanding of a product and the user experience and will help to write/create product use manuals. The intern will also gain exposure to the product and technical teams to document a 'day in the life' of a product for internal and external consumption.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a four-year accredited degree program, and returning to the program upon completion of the internship




• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, English or related course of study preferred




• Experience in writing preferred - e.g. journal, newspaper, online blog or other written media




• Exposure to customer journey/user experience a plus

Note: This is a remote/virtual internship.

Dun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Dun & Bradstreet and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to TalentAcquisitionTeam@dnb.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

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