Senior Technical Writer Job Description
A senior technical writer provides superior writing, editing and formatting services for a product or process for an intended audience. A senior technical writer may supervise and mentor less experienced writers, create style guides and manage documentation projects.
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Types of Work
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The field of technical writing encompasses many document deliverables. Depending on the industry, senior technical writers may develop document plans, style guides, content specifications, information mapping, online help, manuals, processes, proposals and reports.
Responsibilities
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Senior technical writers follow a documentation process to create the highest quality document possible on time and within budget. They may conduct an audience analysis to identify the needs of the users, interview subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and determine the format of the document.
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Qualifications
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A qualified senior technical writer must possess impeccable writing, spelling and grammar skills. Additionally, a senior technical writer must know how to manage several projects simultaneously. Most employers require five to seven years of technical writing experience and a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or Technical Communications.
Places to Work
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Every company has the need for quality documentation. Many technical writing positions are founds in the computer software/hardware industry, engineering firms, pharmaceutical companies, automotive sectors and the military.
Future of Technical Writing
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The demand for skilled senior technical writers is increasing due to regulations such as ISO9000 and Sarbanes-Oxley that require documentation. Senior technical writers are in continuous demand.
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