Technical Writing - Anatomy Of A Technical Communication Job That Pays $82,961 To $107,854 A Year

It's important at multiplication just to prompt ourselves the rather opportunities still exist out there for qualified technical authors and communicators despite the recent economic downturn. Here is one such full-time writing position, offered by a U.S. Federal Agency to U.S. citizen authors.

It pays a wage of $82,961 to $107,854 a year (depending on your qualifications) - the rather money that 90% of all full-time poets, novelists, and screenauthors will ne'er see.

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I'll highlight some features of this position in order to give a better idea about all these tremendous opportunities that exist in technical writing for all those who are perchance debating themselves whether to become a technical author or not.

The mortal chosen for this position will serve as the Technical Writer and Editor of this Agency.

However, since the Agency is also running a nationwide "Health Campaign" (not its real name), this author will also wind up serving as the Project Officer of the campaign.

The responsibilities of this technical author will let in the following:

1) To develop and circulate messages on new research findings.

2) To create different information products for health care professionals, researchers, the press, and the public which let ins publications, e-newsletters, multimedia training, videos, community service announcements, and exhibits.

3) To write and issue news releases and to hold news teleconferences and media briefings.

4) To develop and execute promotion and dissemination plans.

5) To respond to inquiries from the public, the press, clinicians, and Researchers.

6) To maintain and build relationships with constituent groups and stakeholders and coordinates special events.

7 ) To update and maintain the Agency's clinical trails database.

8) To update and manage the content of the Agency's website and develop new web pages as needed.

So, that's what some technical authors do for $82K to $107K a year.

What do you think?

Do you agree with me that it's a pretty dynamic position that would require social and print media skills too as straight forward information design and technical writing experience?

There are many such jobs out there for technical authors since the demand for good information and communication professionals will ne'er disappear, regardless of the economy.

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