Prompt 1

I’m exploring the differences between the following four terms:
– Technical writer
– Professional writer
– Technical communicator
– Professional communicator

In order to generate a table comparing these four job titles, I researched each position on job search sites like Indeed.com and Monster.com. These sites are helpful tools to find the typical requirements for a position as well as expected wages. Below is a table containing information I found from these sites:

Based on the information above, here are my definitions for each job title:
Technical Writer – A technical writer serves as a type of translator to take complex technical information and communicate it in a way such that anybody could understand it. They ensure a proper understanding of a product by simplifying descriptions for someone from a non-technical background.

Professional Writer – A professional writer is someone who creates content on behalf of a client, such as a company, to be published on various outlets. Professional writers must have a solid understanding of the client’s interests and goals in order to publish accurate content.

Technical Communicator – A technical communicator is someone who has a strong knowledge background in a certain technical field, such as 3D printing or medical technologies. They may provide technical support to clients or create aids to help customers understand the operation or design of a product on behalf of the company.

Professional Communicator – A professional communicator is someone who oversees the disclosure of information to clients on behalf of an organization of company. They typically work face to face with clients to confirm the correct interpretation of pertinent information.