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Tasks & work activities — technical communicator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3042.00 (Technical Writers).

Task statements

  • [Core] Develop or maintain online help documentation.
  • [Core] Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • [Core] Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • [Core] Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • [Core] Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • [Core] Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • [Core] Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • [Core] Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  • [Core] Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • [Core] Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • [Core] Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
  • [Core] Assist in laying out material for publication.
  • [Core] Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  • [Core] Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  • [Core] Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.

Detailed work activities

  • Compile technical information or documentation.
  • Confer with clients to determine needs.
  • Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
  • Design layouts for print publications.
  • Determine presentation subjects or content.
  • Develop detailed project plans.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
  • Edit written materials.
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
  • Monitor current trends.
  • Research new technologies.
  • Review details of technical drawings or specifications.
  • Write informational material.