I'm responsible for hiring a specialist in takin technical information & converting it into learning material. I'm looking along the lines of a technical writer but am wondering if there is a more relevant job description & specialization I might focus on?

I have most commonly heard this job referred to as a Technical Learning Designer.

Thank you for your reply!

Try to create your own job desccription:

List out the core competencies of this job-- what must the person be able to DO?

List out the job conditions-- under what conditions will they be expected to perform the work?

List out the interpersonal skills needed-- will they be interfacing with SMEs, managers, will they manage staff, etc?


What specific technical skills to they need-- specific programs you expect them to know, project management, etc.?

Then:

Have HR benchmark it against whatever database of descriptions they have access to-- SHRM, Monster.com, etc.

They can help you find a close match. They would likely also want to benchmark for salary and grade if this is a new position.

If you don't have an HR department that can do that-- such as small company where you are it-- then go out to Monster and start searching keywords and reading job descriptions and job titles posted out there. You'll also have to gauge salary and grade from what's available on various job boards.

I get some of my best job description verbiage from ads on Monster!

You can then decide how to best position the it title-wise to attract good candidates.

Thank you Amy - Very helpful!