Technical Writer Internship

Company: Paperless Environments
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $20/hr PositionType:Paid Senior-Level Internship Employer:Paperless Environments Employee Status: Fulltime Location:On-site at our Corporate office Duration:Final AcademicYear(Senior Internship) Hours:20-30 hours/week during semester; full-time upon graduation (GPA 3.0 or higher) Paperless Environmentshasbeen revolutionizing document management and accounts payable workflow automation since 2005. Our innovative software solutions are used by over 2000customers across all 50 states and in 5 other countries. Our software enables customers to efficiently manage theiraccounts payable processingthrough workflow automation, documentmanagement,and accounting system integration. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customerexperiencesandmaintainingthe highest level of customer satisfaction. Position Overview Thissenior-level internshipis designed for local college students in theirfinal year of study who are seeking a structured transition into a professional role after graduation. TheTechnical Writer / User Assistance Specialist Intern will supportour proprietary software by creating clear, user-centered documentation andassistancecontent. The role offers hands-on experience with digital learning tools and structured content platforms used by modern technical communications teams. Interns will work on both written and multimedia userassistancedeliverables, contributing to onboarding content, release documentation, and help center assets. The role blendsprofessional writing, user experience, and business communication,making it well suited for students in English, Technical Communication, Business, Information Systems, or related disciplines. This internship is intentionally structured as apipeline-to-hire opportunity, with the expectation ofconversion to a full-time role upon graduationwith a GPA of 3.0 or higher, contingent on performance and business needs. Learning Objectives The intern will develop advanced, career-ready skills in: Writing and editingclear, audience focused technical and instructional content Translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for end users Creating user guides, help center articles,releasenotes, and internal documentation Applying style guides, editorialstandards, and accessibility best practices Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather information and refine content Learning to use modern authoring and documentation tools such as Paligo and Help Manual Gainingexposure to multimedia content creation tools like Murf (AI voiceover) and Camtasia (video editing) Using version control, task tracking, and content reuse strategies in a collaborative publishing environment Academic Alignment This internship supports senior-level experiential learning and aligns with coursework in: Technical Communication English (Professional, Technical, or Rhetorical Writing) Business Analytics or Information Systems Digital Media, UX Writing, or Communications The structure and scope of work areappropriate forinternship-for- creditrequirements, if applicable. Supervision, Mentorship & Professional Development Direct supervision by aSenior Documentation, Product, or Business Lead Clearly defined writing assignments, deadlines, and revision cycles Regular feedback focused on clarity, tone, audience, and effectiveness Mentorship in professional writing practices and workplace communication Conversion to Full-Time Employment This position is intended to convert to afull-time Technical Writer / User Assistance Specialist role upon graduation Conversion is based on successful performance, completion of degree requirementswith a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and business needs The full-time role expands responsibilities and offers continued professional growth Compensation& Compliance This is apaid internshipcompliant with FLSA guidelines Work hours are flexible to accommodate academic schedules More About Us: Our mission is to replace paper-based processes and workflows with intelligent, paperless solutions. Paperless Environments' customers represent over 200,000 users and range from small single-digit employee construction firms to publicly traded companies with thousands of employees. Learn Even More athttps://www.paperlessenvironments.com

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