Technical Writer

Job Description:
Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation Study product samples and talk with product designers and developers Work with technical staff to make products easier to use and thus need fewer instructions Organize and write supporting documents for products Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding Select appropriate medium for message or audience, such as manuals or online videos Standardize content across platforms and media Gather usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers Revise documents as new issues arise Technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among customers, designers, and manufacturers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications. Many technical writing jobs require both a degree and knowledge in a specialized field, such as engineering, computer science, or medicine. Strong analytical and planning skills; Good communication and presentation skills; Excellent problem-solving skills; Web design experience also is helpful because of the growing use of online technical documentation.