Technical Writer

Work setting

• Business and/or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze material, write manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical and other equipment
• Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials
• Supervise staff or team
• Co-ordinate project
• Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
• Conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information
• Copy editing
• Editorial management
• Interviewing
• Public liaison and media relations
• Text publishing and distribution

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe After Effects

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication