What types of jobs can technical writers get? Technical writers are employed in many companies and industries. Some of the more common industries are; professional, scientific, and technical service jobs. Many more technical writers are employed by manufacturing, and information positions. Some work in administrative and waste management services. By far and away most technical writers work in some sort of an office environment. Some technical writers are self employed or freelance writers. It stands to reason that a lot of technical writing positions are located near technology centers or scientific hot spots mainly California and Texas to name a few.