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A typical Tuesday: interviewing an engineer about a new API endpoint, rewriting the quickstart guide based on user feedback, reviewing a PR that changes a CLI command (to update the docs), and testing a tutorial you wrote to make sure the steps still work. Good docs are invisible — you only notice when they're bad.
BLS / Write the Docs survey, 2025
BS in English, Technical Communication, or CS
4 years (BS) or faster with strong portfolio
Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Information Design
Years to Senior: 4–6 years
Lateral moves: Developer Advocate, UX Writer, Product Manager
Search "Technical Writer Intern" or "Documentation Intern." Writing samples are everything. A GitHub portfolio of documentation PRs, blog posts, or tutorials speaks louder than a degree. Companies like Google have dedicated TW intern programs.
Demand is steady at tech companies. AI writing tools are changing the role toward editing and information architecture.
Salary and outlook data is approximate and varies by location, company, and experience.