Content & Communication careers
Content and communication roles explain technology so people can use it: documentation, tutorials, talks, training and developer communities.
Ideal if you love writing or teaching and enjoy making complicated things simple.
5 roles in content & communication
Technical Writer
Writes clear documentation, guides and tutorials for technical products.
Clear writing · Docs tools (Markdown, docs-as-code) · Technical understandingDeveloper Advocate / DevRel
Helps developers succeed with a product through content, talks and community.
Coding · Public speaking · Content creationDocumentation Engineer
Builds the systems and tooling that keep documentation accurate.
Docs-as-code · Static site generators · AutomationTechnical Trainer
Teaches people how to use technology through courses and workshops.
Teaching · Curriculum design · Technical knowledgeTech Community Manager
Builds and runs communities around technology products.
Community building · Event planning · Moderation
Start here
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Rewrite confusing documentation for a tool you use, and share it.
- 2
Start a short tutorial series or blog about what you're learning.
- 3
Contribute docs fixes to open-source projects. Maintainers welcome them.
Common questions
Do technical writers need to code?
Not always, but understanding code and APIs makes you far more effective and employable.
What is developer relations (DevRel)?
DevRel helps developers succeed with a product through content, demos, talks and community. It mixes coding, teaching and communication.
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