About the role
Technical communicators are specialists in conveying technical information in an easily understandable way. They often work on creating manuals, instructional materials, and help texts for technical products or systems. Educational backgrounds can vary, but they often have a technical or communicative education.Responsibilities
Technical communicators are responsible for producing and updating technical documentation. They collaborate closely with engineers and product developers to understand the products and their use. Their work also involves adapting the information to different target groups and platforms.Skills and tools
Technical communicators must have good skills in technical writing, understanding of complex technical systems, and the ability to explain these in a simple way. They often use tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, and XML-based systems. Good language skills and the ability to work in a team are also important. Common competencies demanded by employers are teknisk dokumentation, xml programmeringsspråk and illustration.