Re: Tech Writer and BA Title

["Mike Starr" <mikestarr-techwr-l -at- writestarr -dot- com>]

Bull Goose Tech Writer?

Tech Writing Straw Boss?

Chief Tech Writer?

HMFIC?

Bwana Jim?

He Who Must Be Obeyed?

Chief Muckety Muck?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Barrow" <vrfour -at- verizon -dot- net>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:45 PM
Subject: Tech Writer and BA Title

> The "Tech Writer Turned Business Analyst" thread prompted me to ask 
> another question about titles.
>
> Karen's job description matches what I've been doing for six months (use 
> case modeling, UML methodology, use case diagrams, activity diagrams, 
> sequence diagrams, and class diagrams).  This is in addition to all of the 
> regular tech writing duties.
>
> Someone higher up in the company decided that I should be promoted and 
> take on the tasks listed above permanently...or until I collapse in a 
> heap, whichever comes first.  There's a few twists to this though.
>
> 1. I have to come up with my own job title.
> 2. I'll have three direct reports (two tech writers and another BA).
> 3. I can't call myself a "Manager" (or above) because I report to a 
> manager, and the company can't promote him at this time.
>
> So what do you call a tech writer who is in charge of the technical 
> publications department when you can't use the "M" word?
>
> - Jim
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