MEDIA

2534-21 Technical Writer

Researches and writes information-based material for articles, manuals, text books, handbooks, and other multi-media products, usually for education or corporate purposes.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• conducts research and collates background material
• plans and organises material and composes draft manuscripts
• revises work, ensuring technical accuracy
• ensures the work fulfills the intended purpose and meets the brief for the work
• submits work for comment and editing for publication
• formats and re-edits material