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What is Technical Communication?

It is the process of gathering information from experts and presenting it to an audience in a clear, easily understandable form.

These “experts” can be engineers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, or anyone else with a special knowledge of a certain field of study. Technical communicators gather knowledge from these experts by conducting interviews and reading previously published material.

The technical communicator then studies the audience and determines the best way to present the information. Should it be a Web site? A book? A brochure? An illustration? A chart? The technical communicator reshapes the information so that the audience can have access to it and understand it.

This is why technical communicators can have a variety of job titles, such as writer, editor, illustrator, or web designer.

STC members are:

  • Technical writers
  • Usability specialists
  • Documentation managers
  • Technical editors
  • Information developers
  • Documentation specialists
  • Technical communicators
  • Technical illustrators
  • Managers of technical communication departments
  • Teachers of technical communication
  • Web designers
  • Technical translators

Support for new STC members

STC New Member Meet-ups
Second week each month | Monday @ 12:00 PM ET & Friday @ 3 PM ET
Just joined STC? Join STC for informal, live meet-ups specifically meant to be a space for new techcomm professionals and those new to the Society to network and ask questions about STC, member benefits, and how to use your membership to your advantage. Bring your questions and ideas and attend one session or all! Registration is not required and attendance is free.
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STC KnowledgeXchange Panels
Last Monday each month @ 1PM ET
Looking for your first job in TechComm? This free moderated panel with seasoned TechComm professionals will provide answers to the most common questions and what you need to know to start your career as a tech comm professional. Open to all STC members.
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How do I join STC Atlanta

To get started, become a member of the Society for Technical Communication, the world’s largest and oldest professional association dedicated to the advancement of the field of technical communication. Add the Atlanta Chapter to our membership and join the local chapter of the STC.

With more than 20,000 members across the globe, STC provides unparalleled opportunities for continuing education, peer networking, and access to STC’s database of job openings.