How do they match: Technical Writers

  • Information Developer

  • Develop or maintain online help documentation.
  • Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  • Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

  • Coordinate logistics for productions or events.