Lead writer vs contributing writer

Differences between lead writer and contributing writer duties and responsibilities

Lead writer example responsibilities.

• Create and manage print and online documentation for Linux and web-base security software.
• Develop information model for migration to a DITA xml-base content management system and structure authoring tool.
• Assist in developing training objectives and supporting documentation both for in-person and online delivery using RoboHelp.
• Spearhead and develop an online documentation system utilizing XML design to replace paper manuals with on the fly documentation generation.
• Gather and produce news sound clips.
• Produce national television programming including short news roll-ins, teasers, man-on-the-street and fundraising clips.
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Contributing writer example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with overseas team and manage documents using SharePoint to conceptualize and generate new marketing content.
• Pitch, write and photograph audience-aligned content, which are centered on the European-American luxury lifestyle in the greater Chicago area
• Create SharePoint site for marketing and communications that include project tracking, document governance and collaboration space.