Technical Content Writer, Intern
2 Openings • Remote • Internship, 3–6 months • Part-time or full-time • Paid
You’ll research, write, test, and maintain technical documentation shared on Web Specification Studio. Our work focuses on web standards, performance, accessibility, architecture, browser behavior, and practical implementation. Every article is verified against primary sources before publication, and shared work carries your byline.
What you will do
— Research, write, and maintain technical documentation covering web standards, browser behavior, performance, accessibility, architecture, and related topics
— Take a draft through fact-check and editorial review, incorporating feedback without losing the point of the piece
— Reproduce the examples you write about: run the code, take the DevTools screenshot, verify the number before publishing it
— Review published documentation periodically to keep examples, specifications, and references accurate as standards evolve
— Flag and correct errors in existing published pieces as you find them, logged the way our editorial standards require
What we look for
— Comfortable reading a W3C or WHATWG specification directly, not just its summary on a blog
— Curious enough to verify technical claims through experimentation instead of relying solely on existing articles or tutorials
— Can write plainly about a technical subject for a reader who is not in the room, without padding or filler
— Some hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, enough to test claims rather than take them on faith
— No degree or prior publishing credit required; a portfolio or projects you have built matter more than credentials
What you will learn
— Working directly with web standards and browser specifications
— Researching and verifying technical information against primary sources
— Writing documentation for a public technical publication
— Receiving structured, constructive editorial feedback
— Publishing work under your own byline read by working developers
How this internship runs
Three to six months, remote, with weekly check-ins against a piece in progress rather than a rigid schedule. Your first assignment is a short, real piece with full editorial support, allowing both you and WSS to evaluate whether the role is a good fit. Strong interns are considered for ongoing paid writing work after the internship ends.
This is a paid internship. Compensation is discussed before any offer and depends on the expected weekly commitment.
How to apply
Send a short note and one writing sample, published or not, on any technical subject. A piece that gets a specific detail right matters more than one that sounds polished but stays general. If you have built a small website, tool, or experiment that demonstrates careful technical thinking, feel free to include it alongside your writing sample. No cover letter template needed; a few honest paragraphs are enough.