Technical Writer

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Technical Writer

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Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
79K-131K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The Technical Writer develops and governs technical content ensuring alignment with standards while managing projects and collaborating with teams to enhance communication.
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Team Overview

The Technical Writing Consultant plays a key role in shaping how teams communicate complex information—governing technical content developing high‑quality materials and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and messaging. In this role you will report to the the Sr Lead of Technical Writing.This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

Content Development
  • Write edit and format complex technical content—including user guides reference materials policies procedures online help presentations forms and eLearning materials—to meet corporate standards and audience needs.

  • Conduct audience and task analyses to tailor deliverables effectively.

  • Research analyze and document processes tools applications and regulatory information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Create graphical technical content that enhances clarity and usability.

Governance
  • Support or lead governance of technical communications across the organization.

  • Maintain communication standards style guides and templates.

  • Review materials to ensure alignment with branding organizational messaging and stylistic requirements.

  • Train associates on documentation standards templates and best practices.

Project Management
  • Lead and manage projects while contributing to improvements in team processes.

  • Develop project plans for complex initiatives communicating progress and risks to stakeholders.

  • Facilitate meetings and interviews with SMEs team members and customers to gather information.

  • Assist internal teams in diagnosing business needs and translating them into clear effective technical communications.

Collaboration & Support
  • Partner with internal teams across the organization to support creation standardization and governance of their technical content.

  • Provide peer editing support and help define or refine writing standards.

  • Mentor junior writers or team members in tools templates and communication practices.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Degree in technical communications technical writing journalism English or a related communications field is preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in technical communications technical writing journalism or a related field.

  • Excellent writing verbal and organizational skills.

  • Advanced experience with and application of technical communication tools. Current toolset includes Microsoft Office SharePoint MadCap Flare Articulate 360 Adobe Acrobat SnagIt and Confluence.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

  • Attentive to detail customer feedback and team dynamics.

  • Ability to evolve and grow skills by learning new processes products and tools.

  • Ability to communicate and build relationships with individuals at all levels including senior management.

  • Ability to collaborate with customers and find creative solutions for their needs.

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up we’re happy to support your career development and growth in:
  • Ability to manage complex and competing tasks with accuracy.

  • Strong problem‑solving skills rooted in research and analysis.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently.

  • Commitment to consistency quality and user‑centric communication.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion we design benefits to help you feel well do well and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan pet insurance and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a complimentary Care@Work membership and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources career coaching and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employee discounts charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy coaching and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical mental social and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $78750.00 - $131250 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.


Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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The Company
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Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team who stewards the information with expertise and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions and earn their trust through great personalized experiences and the proactive extension of the right opportunities tools and offers. In turn consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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