Technical communicators are computer savvy and creative; like writing and visual design; and are interested in working with people.
Technical communication is one of the top-20 Hot Job Tracks in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Technical communicators make scientific, technical, and practical knowledge available to a variety of audiences in many kinds of media (print, video, multimedia, and web media).
They often start their own companies and work as freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors. They also manage communication processes within organizations and represent those organizations to the wider public.
Technical communicators
- design web sites and produce videos for organizations and businesses
- write manuals for a variety of industries, including auto, computer, and aeronautics
- publish computer documentation
- produce newsletters and brochures
- assist engineers, researchers, and scientists in writing reports and articles
- write for specialized technical and medical trade journals
- translate technical and scientific information into other languages
- develop sales and public relations campaigns
- write on-line help files for complex software packages
- conduct internal training programs for companies and organizations
- write grants to help non-profit organizations fund useful projects
Student Group—Club STC, the Society for Technical Communication
Minors—Communication Studies,
Journalism,
Ethics and Philosophy,
French,
International French,
German,
International German,
Spanish,
International Spanish