Writers / Photographers - Freelance, Telecommute - San Antonio Salary

Manager Technical Writers

Manages and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparation and layout of a technical publication and ensures the quality and timely delivery of required material. Studies materials to determine most effective form of presentation and number and type of illustrations required, in accordance with specifications and accepted standards of composition, limitations of equipment, and available funds. Activities include, but are not limited to, various media types, such as desktop publishing, documentation manuals and software, electronic publishing, illustrations, marketing materials and activities, repair guides and manuals, sales materials, software presentations, translations, users manuals, and related materials. Supervisory levels may report to this position. : Coordinates technical liaison services between management, production department, sales department, and customers with newly developed techniques or practices in processing company products, and to inform customers of new types, specifications, and end-uses of products. Confers with production department managers to assist in specific classification of products from quality assurance position, report on new product or process technology of competitors, and to discuss new specifications required by customers. May direct investigation of customer complaints regarding quality, tolerances, specifications, and delivered condition of products. Records, analyzes, and informs concerned personnel of production quality assurance, and sales departments of status and disposition of customer complaints and claims. Negotiates settlement of claims for which company is responsible, within limits prescribed by management. May survey potential markets to increase sales.

Technical Writers Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparation and layout of a technical publication and ensures the quality and timely delivery of required material. Studies materials to determine most effective form of presentation and number and type of illustrations required, in accordance with specifications and accepted standards of composition, limitations of equipment, and available funds. Activities include, but are not limited to, various media types such as desktop publishing, documentation manuals and software, electronic publishing, illustrations, marketing materials, repair guides and manuals, sales materials, software presentations, translations, users manuals, and related materials. This position typically reports to a manager and is the first level of supervision in the organization.: Coordinates technical liaison services between management, production department, sales department, and customers with newly developed techniques or practices in processing company products, and to inform customers of new types, specifications, and end-uses of products. Prepares mockup for use by other workers in preparing pages. Marks or edits copy to incorporate printing instructions and editorial changes. Routes artwork to correction and reproduction. Routes editorial material for production. Reviews finished material for format, accuracy, and general appearance. Submits proofs for final review and routes corrected copy for printing or production. Plans technical drawings to supplement copy.

Supervisor Technical Writers

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparation and layout of a technical publication and ensures the quality and timely delivery of required material. Studies materials to determine most effective form of presentation and number and type of illustrations required, in accordance with specifications and accepted standards of composition, limitations of equipment, and available funds. Activities include, but are not limited to, various media types such as desktop publishing, documentation manuals and software, electronic publishing, illustrations, marketing materials, repair guides and manuals, sales materials, software presentations, translations, users manuals, and related materials. This position typically reports to a manager and is the first level of supervision in the organization.: Coordinates technical liaison services between management, production department, sales department, and customers with newly developed techniques or practices in processing company products, and to inform customers of new types, specifications, and end-uses of products. Prepares mockup for use by other workers in preparing pages. Marks or edits copy to incorporate printing instructions and editorial changes. Routes artwork to correction and reproduction. Routes editorial material for production. Reviews finished material for format, accuracy, and general appearance. Submits proofs for final review and routes corrected copy for printing or production. Plans technical drawings to supplement copy.

Writers Representative

Markets clients' manuscripts to editors, publishers, and other buyers: reads and appraises manuscripts and suggests revisions. Contacts prospective purchaser of material, basing selection upon knowledge of market and specific content of manuscript. Negotiates contract between publisher and client. Usually works on commission basis.

Model Photographers

Poses for pictures taken by photographer, still to be used for advertising purposes: applies special makeup to face and styles hair to enhance appearance, considering factors, such as color, camera techniques, and facial features. Poses as directed or strikes suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions. May specialize in one category of modeling, such as high fashion, illustration, or art. May specialize in modeling one part of body, such as hands, legs, or face.

Ophthalmic Photographer

Photographs medical phenomena of eye to document diseases, surgeries, treatments, and congenital problems to aid Ophthalmologist in diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Focuses specialized microscope and cameras to take two- and three-dimensional photographs of external, anterior, and posterior segments of eye. : Monitors patient's gaze through lens of microscope and camera to ensure that patient complies with instructions to obtain desired results. Selects filters to modify light. Injects contrast medium into vein of patient and photographs fluorescent dye as it flows through retina or iris vessels to obtain angiogram of eye. Develops exposed film, and mounts and labels slides for inclusion on patient's medical chart. May photograph eye to document research studies.

children's photographer

Photographs infants and children in a studio or at a requested site, using still, video, or digital cameras, color or black and white film, and a variety of photographic accessories. Uses extensive range of technical equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting, printers, and editing software.: Selects and assembles equipment, props, and backdrops according to subject materials, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, filters, films, and accessories. Views children and setting and plans composition, camera position, and camera angle to produce desired effect. Arranges subject materials and/or poses subjects to take candid photographs. Communicates with management or client to understand what they want or need. Communicates with children, putting them at ease, encouraging them, and directing them. Estimates or measures light level, using light meter, or creates artificial lighting with flash units, lights, and lighting equipment. Adjusts lens aperture and shutter speed based on combination of factors, such as lighting, depth of field, subject motion, and film speed. Determines subject-to-lens distance, using tape measure, range finder, ground glass, or reflex viewing system to adjust focus. Positions camera and trips shutter to expose the light recording material, such as film or digital memory card, to the required amount of light to form a latent image on film or raw file in digital cameras. Assures that cameras and equipment are kept in good working condition. Edits photos as required or requested using editing software to enhance images, change emphasis, crop pictures, move objects, etc. Understands traditional film and digital photography and keeps abreast of industry trends, developments, and new techniques. May mix chemicals, process film and photographic paper, and make contact and enlarged prints. May spot and retouch prints, negatives, and digital images.

Photographer Aerial

Photographs segments of earth and other subject material from aircraft to produce pictures used in surveying, mapping, volumetric surveying, or related purposes, such as recording effects of pollution or natural disasters, determining condition of crops and timberland, and planning cities or other large scale projects: sets up and mounts camera in aircraft. Confers with pilot regarding plotted course, speed, altitude, and area to be photographed. Communicates with pilot during flight to ensure adherence to flight plan or make adjustments to equipment to compensate for changes. Calculates number of exposures and time lapse between them, using standard formulas to determine requirements for adequate area coverage. Adjusts camera shutter speed, lens aperture opening, and focus. Adjusts automatic exposure interval on camera equipped with time lapse control or times intervals with stopwatch and manually trips shutter. Maintains camera in level position and oriented to flight path when making photographs for mapping or surveying. May match individual photographs to form terrain map of photographed area.

Biomedical Photographer

Sets up and operates photo-optical instrumentation and photographs variety of subject material to illustrate or record scientific/engineering data or phenomena, utilizing knowledge of scientific procedures and photographic technology and techniques. : Plans methods and procedures for photographing subject material and setup and calibration of equipment required, such as photo-optical equipment, microscopes, telescopes, infrared or ultraviolet lighting, and x-ray. Operates test equipment and performs analysis of data for engineering and scientific personnel. Sets up and positions camera for photographing material or subject. Trips shutter to expose film. May install and calibrate optical and photographic data collection equipment. May prepare microscope slides. May make photographic copies of fragile documents and other material. May evaluate adequacy of data obtained to determine need for future changes in instrumentation. May engage in research to develop new photographic procedures, methods, and materials. May process film and photographic paper to produce transparencies, prints, slides, and motion picture film.

Still Photographer

Photographs persons, animals, scenery, or commercial products in a studio or at a requested site, using still, video, or digital cameras, color or black and white film, and a variety of photographic accessories. Selects and assembles equipment according to subject materials, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, filters, films, and accessories. Views persons, animals, required subjects, or setting and plans composition, camera position, and camera angle to produce desired effect. Arranges subject materials, poses subjects, or maneuvers into position to take candid photographs. Requires artistic talent, as well as technical knowledge of digital equipment, high-quality printers, and editing software.: Communicates with management or client to understand what they want or need. Estimates or measures light level, using light meter, or creates artificial lighting with flash units, lights, and lighting equipment. Adjusts lens aperture and shutter speed based on combination of factors, such as lighting, depth of field, subject motion, and film speed. Determines subject-to-lens distance, using tape measure, range finder, ground glass, or reflex viewing system to adjust focus. Positions camera and trips shutter to expose the light recording material, such as film or digital memory card, to the required amount of light to form a latent image on film or raw file in digital cameras. Assures that cameras and equipment are kept in good working condition. May require prior research and preparation for a shoot. May calculate variables, such as exposure time, exposure interval, filter effect, and color temperature using tables, standard formulas, and mechanical or electronic measuring instruments. May make adjustments to camera, lens, or equipment to compensate for factors, such as distorted perspective and parallax. May design, build, arrange, or secure properties and settings to be used as background for subject material. May direct activities of other workers. May mix chemicals, process film and photographic paper, and make contact and enlarged prints. May spot and retouch prints, negatives, and digital images. May conceive and plan photographic sequence for effective presentation. May specialize in particular type of photography, such as video, illustrative, fashion, architectural, or portrait. May be required to have detailed knowledge of use and characteristics of various types of film, including specialty films, such as infrared.

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