atw: Re: Senior tech writer position

Not everyone will have the same list, but this is the list I work to.  Not 
prioritised.


- excellent writing skills
- planning and analysis of documentation requirements )usually design 
specifications used by junior writers)
- mentoring junior writers
- very good/excellent tool skills (seniors solve problems, they don't create 
them...)
- develop processes and methodologies to improve productivity
- must know (or *very* quickly learn) all internal processes - not just in the 
writing team, but with development, support, implementation, sales, etc
- permanently work on multiple projects, with almost no down time when swapping 
between projects
- get interrupted *constantly*, yet still be highly productive
- must be able to sit through lots of really boring meetings that have no 
relevance to current projects (depends on the pointy hairness level of the 
boss...)
- take responsibility for mistakes made by juniors (can reflect on your ability 
as a mentor...)
- many other minor bits that take too long to document (sorry)

Cheers,

Geoff


Quoting Mick Washbrooke <MickWashbrooke@xxxxxxxxxx>:

> Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a technical writer and a
> senior technical writer, other than the obvious factor of years of
> experience?
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
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> Mick Washbrooke
> 
> Technical writer
> 
> Citect Corporation
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> Tel: 9496-7432
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