For Employers
Technical communicators provide a tremendous amount of value for their employers across a variety of industries each and every day. In fact, there are very few organizations that do not benefit from having at least one technical communicator onboard. Whether your company manufactures prefabricated furniture, publishes software, drills for oil or natural gas offshore, or markets pharmaceutical products, chances are you need crystal clear, easily understood supporting documentation, either in written or digital format.
Technical communicators not only create the documentation that safeguards consumers and ensures that they are able to properly and safely use the products they purchase, they also ensure that your company avoids costly lawsuits and negative press. Strong technical communicators can also save your organization money by creating documentation that streamlines operations and improves bottom-line performance.
If you are looking to hire a technical communicator, you can post your opening on the STC Job Bank, the undisputed best place to find world-class technical communicators!
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The lives of millions rest in the hands of Ben Day, technical writer for iRobot Corporation. Day creates the operational manual and instructions for the iRobot PackBot, which soldiers use overseas to disable improvised explosive devises (IEDs) along roadsides. Without clear text and explanation, a soldier may not operate the PackBot correctly, resulting in many lives lost.