Although GhostWriters does not currently have any openings, we are always on the lookout for what Joann Hackos refers to as “renaissance communicators” in her book Managing Your Documentation Projects.

Renaissance communicators: Understand the technology they are writing about Know how to interview customers, technicians, and subject matter experts, working well with all these diverse groups Are skilled in document design Consistently bring projects in on budget and on schedule Are talented writers who need no editing of their work Know how to proofread accurately and create clear and comprehensive indexes Are expert users of three or four major electronic publishing systems Understand the production and printing processes in detail Can effectively negotiate with developers and marketing specialists