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Re: Question about expanding the role of technical writers
Subject:Re: Question about expanding the role of technical writers From:Robin Whitmore <rwhitmore -at- weebly -dot- com> To:"Cardimon, Craig" <ccardimon -at- m-s-g -dot- com> Date:Fri, 4 Dec 2015 09:54:02 -0800
My main job is to document how developers can develop apps on the Weebly
website platform, but I also have been doing some writing for the
developer's blog. Additionally, I participate in all development and PM
planning meetings and stand ups, so that I have a voice in the direction of
the product. I think that's my second-most important responsibility - being
a bridge between customer and company, or a customer advocate. Also, the
whole company participates in bug hunts, but as I work with the product on
a daily basis, I do end up logging a large number of bugs throughout the
development process.
On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 9:17 AM, Cardimon, Craig <ccardimon -at- m-s-g -dot- com> wrote:
> Good afternoon and Happy Friday, Whirlers!
>
> For everyone on this list who works as a technical writer or communicator,
> what else are you involved with other than documentation?
>
> For instance, if you are do software testing, sing out. Or, if you are
> involved with marketing writing, sing out. If you make how-to videos, don't
> be shy.
>
> Don't spare the specifics, either. I want the nitty-gritty.
>
> I ask because my manager wants us to think about expanding our individual
> roles.
>
> Cordially,
> Craig Cardimon | Senior Technical Writer
> Marketing Systems Group
>
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*Robin Whitmore*
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