Dokumentátor

Dokumentátor is a professional who creates and maintains documentation for products, systems, or processes. In Czech-language and regional contexts, the term typically refers to a technical writer or documentation specialist responsible for producing manuals, API references, user guides, installation notes, release notes, and online help content. The term dokumentárista is generally reserved for documentary filmmaking, while dokumentátor emphasizes written and structured documentation and knowledge capture.

The role is found across multiple industries, including information technology, engineering, manufacturing, science, and bureaucracy. Dokumentátoři work closely with product managers, developers, testers, and subject matter experts to gather accurate information, determine the target audience, and translate complex concepts into clear, accessible language. They may also be involved in designing information architecture, creating diagrams or flowcharts, and ensuring consistency across documents.

Typical duties include planning and outlining documentation, writing and editing content, validating accuracy against sources, handling revisions and version control, and coordinating localization or accessibility enhancements. They often employ content management systems and authoring tools, and may use markup languages or standards (such as Markdown, XML/DITA, or HTML) to structure documents. Quality assurance, compliance with style guides, and adherence to regulatory requirements are common expectations.

Education and career paths vary, but many dokumentátori have backgrounds in technical writing, communications, journalism, or a relevant technical field. Strong writing, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to learn new domains quickly, are essential.