Balancing Writing and Management Challenges: A chat with Jenna Ingersoll, Aristocrat

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Jenna Ingersoll, Knowledge Program Manager at Aristocrat, shares her insights on how the role of a technical writer is evolving into that of a knowledge manager. She talks about going beyond just writing to focus on strategy, knowledge sharing, and building stronger documentation teams. Jenna also discusses the real challenges technical writers face when moving into management - like reorganizing scattered content systems and maintaining consistency across teams. She highlights the importance of understanding information flow, creating effective documentation frameworks, and how AI and automation are starting to simplify everything from content gathering to editing. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Jason Christie, Technical Writer Senior Lead at Shopify talks about how AI is transforming the day-to-day work of technical writers. He shares examples of using AI to enforce writing standards and streamline editing, allowing writers to focus on higher-level collaboration and mentorship. He emphasizes that AI still struggles with accuracy and nuance, especially when it comes to producing high-quality, reliable documentation. He also talks about choosing or integrating AI tools into existing workflows, and a lot more. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

Calling all Global Writers, your moment in the spotlight is here. We are thrilled to announce the launch of 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at recognizing the world's most exceptional writers.With the Document360 Global Writers Awards, we are providing a much-needed platform to highlight the contributions of all writers and give them the recognition they deserve.Nominations for Document360 Global Writers Awards are now open! https://lnkd.in/guSakE8YVisit our site and submit your nomination or nominate someone you believe deserves recognition.

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Pradeep Venugopal, Technical Writer at Coralogix, talks about what makes a knowledge base effective and the common mistakes teams make. He highlights the importance of trust, actionable content, and clear ownership in documentation. He also emphasizes integrating documentation into daily workflows and the product lifecycle. The discussion covers the evolving role of technical writers in the AI era. Pradeep adds that documentation is part of the product experience, helping users achieve goals efficiently and reducing support burden. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Ankur Parekh, Sr. Technical Documentation Writer at SnapLogic, discusses how AI is transforming the future of documentation. He explains how it can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and help create higher-quality deliverables. Ankur also highlights how AI may blur traditional content roles, making it easier to produce different formats from a single source. While he highlights the exciting opportunities, he also stresses the importance of keeping humans in the loop to ensure accuracy and credibility. He believes that strategy will remain at the heart of content work, with AI best suited for handling repetitive tasks. For Ankur, the evolution of AI is just another step in how professionals continue moving up the value chain.  Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Marco Spinello, Senior Technical Writer at Booking.com, talks about what it really means to keep documentation well-organized and manageable. He shares why docs should reflect the audience’s mental model, how collaboration shapes structure, and the signals that reveal when content starts slipping into chaos. Marco also introduces creative ways his team keeps contributors engaged and explains how different processes can prevent docs from becoming unmanageable again. From AI experiments to unexpected touches of documentation humour, he brings a refreshing perspective to how documentation can evolve and stay relevant. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Betty Mann, Technical Writer at Oracle, explains why defining different content types is important for documentation and how it helps both users and teams by improving clarity, efficiency, and scalability. She highlights how content frameworks like overviews, concepts, how-to guides, and references support different user needs. Betty also stresses the role of templates and style guides in ensuring consistency and predictability across documents. Finally, she discusses how AI can generate content but needs clear structures, and how, in the future, it may enable more personalized and dynamic documentation. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Holli Hamilton, Senior Technical Writer at Corero Network Security, shares how technical content is changing. She explains that PDFs are fading but still useful for deep technical details. Different users need different formats like videos, quick blurbs, in-app help, or detailed docs. She also talks about the challenges in meeting users' needs and giving answers in the right place at the right time. Looking ahead, Holli sees AI and video playing as a bigger role and says that there will always be a need for detailed sources to back up quick answers. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Caley Burton, Senior Technical Writing Manager from Cloudflare, discusses how content operations help distributed teams avoid silos by setting standards, tools, and processes for consistency across documentation. Caley explains ways to manage content debt, stressing the need to track issues in a backlog and prioritize fixes. They also discuss key factors in choosing a content management system, such as customer experience, compliance, budget, and scalability. On AI, Caley highlights its role as a helper for repetitive tasks, reviews, summarization, and quick analysis, while not using it to solve complex problems. Thank you for tuning in!  In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial

When you think about technical documentation, what comes to mind first? Clear instructions? Usability? Accuracy? While all of these matter, Richard Rabil, Principal Technical Writer at Oracle, highlights something we often overlook - aesthetics. In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas Podcast, Richard dives deep into how visual quality and thoughtful design elevate documentation from being simply “functional” to being truly engaging and user-friendly. He explains the balance between functional and deep quality, emphasizing that well-crafted, visually thoughtful documentation enhances usability. Richard also discusses how Gen AI could impact documentation practices, highlighting the continued need for clear, readable, and human-centric content regardless of new technologies. His insights offer a refreshing glimpse into the creative and strategic choices in effective technical writing. Thank you for tuning in!  In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial