WebAPIs & Developer Documentation Writer (OAuth/JavaScript)

• We are seeking an experienced Web APIs & Developer Tools Documentation Specialist to join our client's News Customer Solutions division. In this role, you'll help external news publisher developers understand and effectively use web APIs and developer tools.
• This strategic documentation role requires a strong grasp of technical concepts, the ability to translate them for developer audiences, and a passion for making complex systems simple and accessible.
• You'll create impactful documentation that helps media organizations worldwide use modern developer tools to deliver content to their audiences. If you're passionate about APIs, simplifying complex systems, and writing for a global developer audience, this role is for you., * Own Technical Documentation Across Three Core Areas:
• Developer Website - External-facing API guides, usage explanations, and best practices.
• Open-Source Demo Application - Interactive examples demonstrating API usage in JavaScript.
• Internal Documentation - Resources for product, engineering, and cross-functional teams.
• Document OAuth Workflows and Web API Integration: Produce clear, accurate documentation for OAuth 2.0 flows (e.g., client credentials, authorization code), token lifecycle, and secure integration patterns tailored for developer audiences.
• Develop JavaScript-Based Code Samples and Guides: Create concise, real-world examples of API consumption, OAuth implementation, error handling, and interactive user flows using JavaScript.
• Write and Structure Content Using Markdown: Use Markdown to develop well-structured, developer-friendly documentation for web-based and code-oriented environments.
• Collaborate Across Functions to Translate Complex Concepts: Work with product managers, engineers, and designers to convert technical specifications, design flows, and product requirements into clear, user-centric documentation.
• Audit and Optimize Content Ecosystem: Review developer portals, internal wikis, help centers, and open-source repositories to identify redundancies, gaps, and inconsistencies.
• Enhance Information Architecture: Identify and implement improvements in content organization and narrative flow to improve discoverability, reuse, and clarity.
• Contribute to Open-Source Documentation: Write inline code comments, onboarding instructions, and reference materials that improve clarity and usability for open-source contributors.

• 5+ years of experience creating technical documentation for software products, platforms, and developer audiences, including developer portals, Computer Science course material, and open-source projects.
• 2+ years of experience collaborating closely with software engineers, with a strong technical background or hands-on development experience.
• Proven expertise in documenting web APIs, ideally for public-facing developer portals or open-source projects.
• Solid understanding of modern web-based API usage, including client- and server-side OAuth and API client libraries.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and common API use cases (able to read and interpret code).
• Comfortable writing in Markdown within code-oriented environments.
• Strong grasp of developer experience and technical storytelling.
• Eagerness to learn and document emerging web technologies.

Experience (Preferred):

• Experience with or knowledge of OAuth and authorization standards.
• Background in information architecture, content structuring, or reorganizing large content libraries.
• Publicly available writing samples or contributions to open-source documentation.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.