Technical Writer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Technical Writer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Study product samples 
  • Communicate with product designers and developers to understand product details
  • Collaborate with technical staff 
  • Analyze and manage existing and potential content
  • Create and maintain the information architecture
  • Make high-quality documentation that meets standards, is appropriate and easy to use
  • Produce and distribute tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
  • research and collect usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Technical Writer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Technical Writer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.