Description
Technical Writer Responsibilities:
• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
• Researches product samples to fully understand product.
• Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.
• Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Technical Writing