Technical Writer Jobs in Texas
Technical Writer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy and oil-and-gas, enterprise software, and semiconductor manufacturing, at levels from entry-level to senior. Austin, Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex lead the state in openings, anchored by employers such as Dell Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and ExxonMobil. API documentation, regulated-industry compliance writing, and software user-experience content are the most consistently sought specializations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.
LOCATION
Plano, TX, USA.
COMPENSATION
$61/hour.
SCHEDULE
Fully onsite, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
CONTRACT TERM
12-month contract with a very high likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role produces explanatory video content for consumer electronics and home appliances, combining live-action shooting, video editing, motion graphics, and clear voiceover and text. The ideal candidate turns technical language, such as user manuals, into smooth, engaging explanations for a layperson, and works with scripts or outlines to create dynamic videos that present the client's products in the best possible light.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT
Candidates without portfolios or work examples will not be considered. Examples must include:
- Editing showreel or examples
- Filming/cinematography showreel or examples
- Voice-over/narration samples
- Writing examples (creative or technical)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Film/Video or Animation, or equivalent professional experience of 3-5 years.
- Understanding of consumer electronics and home appliances, including common product features, terminology, and customer use cases.
- Expert-level proficiency with the Adobe CC suite, particularly Premiere and After Effects; familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator also preferred.
- Familiarity with manipulation and animation of existing vector imagery, such as diagrams or renderings from product user manuals, to be used as graphic elements in live-action videos or animated elements.
- Advanced knowledge of camera operation principles:
- Fluency with FS7/Sony camcorders and Canon DSLRs.
- Deep understanding of proper exposure, frame rate, and resolution (1080 and 4K).
- Fastidious about proper white balancing versus fixing issues in editing.
- Understanding of exposure, white balancing, and troubleshooting moiré, refresh scan lines, and other issues for LED screens (TVs, mobile devices).
- Basic understanding of lighting principles for technology as well as human subjects in interview contexts.
- Ability to safely work with Kino Flo and ARRI lighting, as well as common grip equipment such as C-stands, apple boxes, and sandbags.
- Advanced knowledge of video editing principles:
- Best practices working between After Effects and Premiere (dynamic links and round-trip workflow; creating templates in After Effects for use in Premiere is preferred).
- Adobe library template creation.
- Understanding of 4K workflow and working with proxies.
- Understanding of Lumetri color correction (not just LUTs) and secondary color correction (removing color casts from device screens).
- Familiarity with corner pinning and lens distortion correction.
- Ability to work within a non-destructive workflow.
- Familiarity with audio best practices (compression, limiting, and mixing via the Premiere Audio Track Mixer).
- Exporting via Media Encoder: best practices, understanding of export codecs and bitrates, and advanced settings.
- Able to work with scripts or outlines and translate them into shooting scripts for dynamic videos that cast the client's products in the best possible light.
- Able to rework technical language (e.g., user manuals) into smooth, explanatory voiceover and text; the ideal candidate has a passion for explaining technical processes to a layperson and strives to create videos in which voiceover, text, graphics, and image work together to provide information in the most efficient, engaging way possible.
- Experience working in a corporate environment, comfortable communicating via office email, able to drive conversations to get needed information, and able to follow common corporate communications etiquette.
- Strong time management: able to work and provide updates on multiple projects, proactively call out roadblocks and risks, meet deadlines, ask questions when needed, and desire to grow in the role.
- Makes the job a first priority, works quickly, and contributes to the team.
The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.
LOCATION
Plano, TX, USA.
COMPENSATION
$61/hour.
SCHEDULE
Fully onsite, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
CONTRACT TERM
12-month contract with a very high likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role produces explanatory video content for consumer electronics and home appliances, combining live-action shooting, video editing, motion graphics, and clear voiceover and text. The ideal candidate turns technical language, such as user manuals, into smooth, engaging explanations for a layperson, and works with scripts or outlines to create dynamic videos that present the client's products in the best possible light.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT
Candidates without portfolios or work examples will not be considered. Examples must include:
- Editing showreel or examples
- Filming/cinematography showreel or examples
- Voice-over/narration samples
- Writing examples (creative or technical)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Film/Video or Animation, or equivalent professional experience of 3-5 years.
- Understanding of consumer electronics and home appliances, including common product features, terminology, and customer use cases.
- Expert-level proficiency with the Adobe CC suite, particularly Premiere and After Effects; familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator also preferred.
- Familiarity with manipulation and animation of existing vector imagery, such as diagrams or renderings from product user manuals, to be used as graphic elements in live-action videos or animated elements.
- Advanced knowledge of camera operation principles:
- Fluency with FS7/Sony camcorders and Canon DSLRs.
- Deep understanding of proper exposure, frame rate, and resolution (1080 and 4K).
- Fastidious about proper white balancing versus fixing issues in editing.
- Understanding of exposure, white balancing, and troubleshooting moiré, refresh scan lines, and other issues for LED screens (TVs, mobile devices).
- Basic understanding of lighting principles for technology as well as human subjects in interview contexts.
- Ability to safely work with Kino Flo and ARRI lighting, as well as common grip equipment such as C-stands, apple boxes, and sandbags.
- Advanced knowledge of video editing principles:
- Best practices working between After Effects and Premiere (dynamic links and round-trip workflow; creating templates in After Effects for use in Premiere is preferred).
- Adobe library template creation.
- Understanding of 4K workflow and working with proxies.
- Understanding of Lumetri color correction (not just LUTs) and secondary color correction (removing color casts from device screens).
- Familiarity with corner pinning and lens distortion correction.
- Ability to work within a non-destructive workflow.
- Familiarity with audio best practices (compression, limiting, and mixing via the Premiere Audio Track Mixer).
- Exporting via Media Encoder: best practices, understanding of export codecs and bitrates, and advanced settings.
- Able to work with scripts or outlines and translate them into shooting scripts for dynamic videos that cast the client's products in the best possible light.
- Able to rework technical language (e.g., user manuals) into smooth, explanatory voiceover and text; the ideal candidate has a passion for explaining technical processes to a layperson and strives to create videos in which voiceover, text, graphics, and image work together to provide information in the most efficient, engaging way possible.
- Experience working in a corporate environment, comfortable communicating via office email, able to drive conversations to get needed information, and able to follow common corporate communications etiquette.
- Strong time management: able to work and provide updates on multiple projects, proactively call out roadblocks and risks, meet deadlines, ask questions when needed, and desire to grow in the role.
- Makes the job a first priority, works quickly, and contributes to the team.
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Technical Writer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical writer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated portfolio of technical documentation samples such as user guides or API docs
- Proficiency with documentation tools including MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, or Confluence
- Ability to translate complex engineering or software concepts into clear end-user content
- Experience with version control systems and developer workflows in Agile environments
- Familiarity with DITA or structured authoring standards preferred for regulated industries
Technical Writer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical writer in Texas?
Technical writing carries no state-issued license or registration in Texas, so the path runs through education and portfolio. Most Texas employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, journalism, or a STEM field. The Society for Technical Communication offers the Certified Professional Technical Communicator credential, which Texas-based employers in aerospace, defense, and energy recognize. Building a portfolio of real or sample documents, user guides, or API references is the single most important step before applying.
How much do technical writers make in Texas?
Technical writers in Texas earn a median of about $82,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,590 for the lowest 10% to over $127,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical writers in Texas?
Employers hiring technical writers in Texas right now include BRS, Shield AI, and Maverick Power, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace contractors, energy companies, and enterprise software firms means hiring is consistent across multiple sectors rather than tied to a single industry.
Which Texas cities have the most technical writer jobs?
Austin, Plano, and Houston have the most technical writer openings in Texas. Austin's density of enterprise software and semiconductor firms drives the highest volume, while the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor is anchored by defense contractors and financial technology companies, and Houston's energy and aerospace sector sustains steady demand for compliance and regulatory documentation writers.
Are there remote technical writer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical writing is a desk-based, document-production role that translates well to remote work, and about 29% of technical writer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. API documentation, software user guides, and knowledge-base writing are the specializations most likely to be fully remote, while regulated-industry roles in aerospace and energy more often require at least partial on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a technical writer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio first, then targeting junior or associate technical writer postings at large Texas employers. Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and major Houston energy operators regularly post entry-level documentation roles. Transitioning from adjacent positions such as quality assurance analyst, instructional designer, or technical support specialist is common. Completing a STEM degree or obtaining the Society for Technical Communication's entry-level certification strengthens an application when direct documentation experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to technical writer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to technical writer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and beyond. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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