For the Press

STC is a professional association that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. Its 14,000+ members include technical writers, editors, graphic designers, multimedia artists, Web and intranet page information designers, translators and others whose work involves making technical information understandable and available to those who need it.

The STC office Web site has several areas of interest for those who want background information on the Society. These include the following:

  • Press-Related FAQs. Questions that reporters most often ask the STC office.
  • About STC. This includes the history and the mission of the Society, along with some general background information.
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  • Press Releases. Recent society developments are posted here.
  • Salary Database. This answers the question "What do technical writers/editors earn in the U.S. and Canada?" The survey results are posted in PDF format. Available to STC members only.
  • You Want to Be a Technical What? PDF File What do you say when someone asks you, "How do I become a technical writer?" Jane A. Hammack has written an approach that you might find useful.

If you're writing an article on STC, technical communicators, or the technical writing industry, you can contact STC's Communications Director using the information below. He can provide you with statistics, answer specific questions, and put you in touch with practicing technical communicators who can give you insider insights into the industry.

STC's Communications Director

Tom Gorski, CAE
Society for Technical Communication
901 N. Stuart St., Ste. 904
Arlington, VA 22203
+1 703 522-4114
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