Re: ASSISTANT TECHNICAL WRITER

[Adam Almog <nissim -at- BU -dot- EDU>]

Barry West (Barry_West -dot- S2K -at- s2kext -dot- s2k -dot- com) wrote:
:  Stephen Victor wrote in reaction to a solicitation for an Assistant Tech
: Writer:

:>Would someone explain to me how a position with the above description could
: > called "entry-level"? Sounds to me like someone wants an experienced writer
: > work for an entry-level salary....

: I would be very interested in hearing the answer to that question myself.


Hey!  I've got the answer.  I am not employed as a technical writer, but
I do have experience in every single area mentioned in the ad.

Much of my experience comes from working as a computer lab assistant
required to do documentation.


: Entry level, but:

: - must be a technically-adept writer

Sure: training manuals, on screen help, technical thesis, E-mail
      consulting.  Undergrad stuff!
: - should have excellent written and oral communication skills
: - must be able to clearly describe complex technical procedures for UNIX
: hardware and/or
:   software.
Sure.
: - have the ability to work independently to meet project goals/schedules
Yes.
: - have experience with FrameMaker, other desktop publishing systems,
Yes.
: - basic graphic design highly desired.
Yes.

: I wonder what an experienced Technical Writer does there?

I think this is a great position for an undergrad (or grad)
who has helped a typical university computer lab with documentation.

Hard work, but definitely a nice entry level plum!  ;)

I am in Boston, and would love to break into the business.  I have
written for Wired and Popular electronics.  I have also done oodles of
user help and technical documentation.  I spend a fair amount of my time
trying to drive serial devices on my PC with C.  I've just started learning
visual basic.  I have beene been using UNIX since 1989.

If you feel a bit overloaded - I'll subcontract your work for 2/3
your going rate!

: Barry_West.S2K @ s2kext.s2k.com @ INTERNET

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