Technical Writer- Project Hire/Temporary Assignment

Job ID 10134819 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States / Anaheim, California, United States / Texas, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 04, 2025 This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

You will be responsible for the development and modification of safety-critical documentation. This will include technical content including, but not limited to, engineering and safety procedures, maintenance instructions, and associated technical content, as well as operational and training documentation. In this role, you work with a passionate team about all facets of Performance Alignment including documentation, training, assessment, and auditing for safety-critical processes.

You will report to Manager-Technical Publications

This is a Project Hire/Temporary Assignment (TA) with no guarantee of permanent placement with an estimated end date of 10/23/2027.

What You Will Do

Model safe behaviors at all times, and encourage team members, peers, and partners to do the same.
Participate and assist in the review of applicable standards and industry guidelines.
Develop new content or modify existing content, based on input from quality engineering, facilities engineering, and safety services.
Translate subject matter information into formalized procedures in a standardized format. Ensure appropriate configuration management and version control for all documentation.
Ensure all appropriate documentation reviews and approvals are acquired and documented.
Verify all documentation meets compliance requirements.
Use applicable software programs to create and distribute documentation to user groups.
Communicate progress and provide regular updates to leader.
After the project, ensure that all documentation results are set up in appropriate systems and sustainment guidelines are updated and available.

Required Qualifications & Skills

1-5 Years Experience in Technical publications/documentation field, including knowledge of the content of existing Disney technical publications, Disney Standards Directory, and Operational Guidelines.
Proven ability to translate technical training requirements into appropriate documentation, including technical documents, operational guidelines, or training documentation.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, SharePoint, and relevant learning management systems (LMS) or document management systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
A high degree of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to multi-task.
Participate in cross-functional teams and possess strong social skills.
Proven ability to quickly adapt to new systems/technology.
Demonstrated excellent relationship management and collaboration skills.
Able to work 2nd and 3rd shift work and offsite when required.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in spoken and/or written Mandarin or Simplified Chinese.
Experience in implementing or using the Performance Alignment model.
Familiarity with maritime standards and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with D Learn, Maximo.
Proven instructional design background.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, technical documentation, training and development, engineering or equivalent experience.
Degree in Instructional Design- Preferred.

Additional Information:

The position may be based in California or Florida, adhering to the office requirements and regulations specific to Disney Requirements.

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The hiring range for this position in California is $68,600 to $91,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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