Working as a Rancher Writer

Application

If this is your first time working on content with Rancher, your first step will be to apply to the program. If we've contacted you about working as a research assistant, you do not need to apply.

To submit an application, email content@rancher.com with the subject line "Writing application". Include the following information:

• Your name
• Your background with containers, DevOps, Kubernetes, and related technology
• Links to blog posts or other technical projects you have worked worked on in the past
• A list of topics or subjects you're be interested in

We can only evaluate applications based on the information you submit, so be sure to include as much detail as you can.

We will review your application as soon as possible and reach out to let you know if we think you might be a good fit.

Topic Discovery
and Project Scoping

Once you've been accepted into the research assistant program, the next step is to work with Rancher staff to come up with an appropriate topic and determine the project scope and deliverables.

This stage of the process involves:

• Deciding on a topic to research
• Determining project scope
• Agreeing on deliverables, due date, and compensation
• Signing a contract

If you have ideas for articles that you would like to research, let your Rancher contact know so they can verify that it is a good fit for the library and isn't currently being worked on by somebody else. Take a look at the Rancher content library to get a sense of the topics that are already available. Your contact may also provide you with a list of topics to choose from.

After agreeing on a topic, share a brief outline of what you think the article should cover to ensure that both sides agree on the appropriate scope for the project. Once the outline is approved, we'll discuss the terms of the agreement and send over a contract for you to sign.

Writing the Article

Once you agree to the terms, you can begin research and writing your article. Read the Rancher community writing guidelines to learn how we write content at Rancher and remember to keep the project scope in mind as you write.

To get started, choose the article template below that best matches the style of your article:

• Tutorial template
• Conceptual template
• Comparison template

Let your contact know if you have any questions throughout the process.

Your goal is to create the following:

• A complete article, written as a single, plain-text document, formatted in Markdown
• Any screenshots or supporting images referenced in the article. For diagrams and similar assets, feel free to create rough examples that we can use to produce finalized images.

When you are ready, submit the above pieces to the Rancher content team member you are working with.