What is a Technical Communicator and what does one do?

A Technical Communicator is a person who works to make technical information understandable and available to those who need it.

Technical Communicators represent all facets of technical communication, and include:

• Writers
• Editors
• Educators and students
• Graphic artists and technical illustrators
• Multimedia artists
• Photographers and audiovisual specialists
• Translators
• Project managers
• Independent consultants and contractors

Technical Communicators add value to your company's products and services. We help deepen the relationship between you and your customers and users.

For more information, see this article:

• Read about how Kim Van Rooy discovered her career - Globe and Mail article "New Professional Path May Await in Shadows," January, 2002

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