What Does a Technical Writer And Editor Do?

Here are examples of responsibilities from real technical writer and editor resumes representing typical tasks they are likely to perform in their roles.

• Identify and initiate wholesale computer upgrade to accommodate new CMS while allocating and managing staff resources devote to developing the software.
• Utilize InDesign daily to create various layouts that adhere to strict guidelines.
• Interview SME (vocational counselor) and benefits applicants, and occasionally provide advice and counseling to applicants.
• Perform screen walkthroughs on newly design and existing windows to ensure they work as documented in the DDD.
• Develop taxonomy vocabulary and metadata to improve SEO.
• Develop self running media presentations and eLearning content.
• Update Microsoft Visio diagrams displaying customer site computer hardware.
• Create and maintain product documentation using RoboHelp and InDesign.
• Experience in updating revisions to DoD technical and programmatic documentation.
• Design Visio flow charts and plan-o-grams for various logistical applications.
• Conduct quality assurance review meetings and participate in product testing.
• Edit eLearning course storyboards and document eLearning course development processes.
• Certify the functional accuracy of windows compatible weapon employment planning tools.
• Collaborate to implement best practices documentation methodology for usage with JIRA.
• Promote content accessibility by maintaining effective metadata structure in SharePoint knowledge management library.