Writer, editor, copywriter About
  • Writer, Editor, Copywriter: Copywriters can write more creative text, like ad jingles, taglines, and other creative copy, or more research-based copy, like a job description on a website. Copywriters work with editors to determine tone and brainstorm ideas, and may work with a designer or art director for advertising.
Writer, editor, copywriter
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Career Roles & Responsibilities
  • Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice
  • Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements
  • Collaborate with designers, PR and other professionals on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g. email campaigns and landing pages)
  • Conduct high-quality research and interviews
  • Edit and proofread copy as needed
  • Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach
  • Source images and other content
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Career Education Path Summary
  Pathway 1 Pathway 2
Stream Clear Class XII in Any Stream Clear Class XII in Commerce Stream
Bachelors Pursue Bachelors in Journalism/Mass Communication /BA Hon. (English/Mass Communication) for 3 years Pursue working as

 

An Editor/ Writer / Copywriter

Masters Pursue Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication for 2 years

In-house Content Writer: Work for a single client at a time with their marketing departments in a variety of media for selling their manufactured products

Agency Content Writer: Work within design studios, PR agencies, marketing, and digital agencies or organizations, for promotional activities and services through writings, posts, jingles, and slogans.

Advertising CopyWriters: Creating innovative advertisements and captivating taglines to grab the attention of their audience through various digital media platforms, radio, TV, magazines, Sunday posters, and billboards.

Content Strategist: By gathering data about the brand and data progression, Strategists plan and create successful approaches to attract the target audience.

SEO Specialist: SEO specialists seek ways, strategies, and approaches for increasing website traffic and getting a high ranking on search engine results pages.

- Web Publisher: Make content for the web and analyze the different digital platforms.

Social Media Specialist: Create and implement advertisement campaigns on different platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, and analyze the responses to make advertisements for the brand's audience. 

Proofreaders: They are like editors who verify the information sources and check grammar, spelling, punctuations, and content.

- Editor: An editor is someone in control of a newspaper or magazine. They are responsible for each publishing edition.

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Pay per word for freelance writers ranges from 0.5 to 3, depending on the content and the writing level/strength.

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Career Pros Details

Plenty of work
Companies, organizations, small businesses – everyone needs the written word. Most business leaders are too busy to write, don’t like to write, or don’t write well. That’s why they hire staff writers or freelance copywriters.

Variety of work
You can write about health care, politics, travel destinations, finance –  or the spotted purple frog. All kinds of organizations need good writing. Most copywriters eventually find a niche, developing skills and a portfolio in a particular area. One copywriter friend writes exclusively for law firms, attorneys, and about legal issues.

Creativity
Even the most mundane copywriting projects are fun – if you like to write. Plus, the marketplace continues to grow and change, providing the opportunity for copywriters to develop skills needed for new kinds of writing projects. A decade ago social media was in its infancy. Today, businesses devote entire staff positions to social media copywriting.

Flexibility
Businesses hire staff writers for their creative departments, making copywriting a full time job with benefits for many. But equally lucrative (sometimes more so) is freelance work. Freelancers have the freedom of working from home or an office on their own schedule for the clients they choose.

Skills
A distinct advantage of becoming a copywriter is that it’s a reachable goal for anyone who works hard enough. You don’t need to have a college degree to find well-paid work as a copywriter. Take courses, get critiqued, study all kinds of copy, and start building a portfolio.

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Career Cons Details

Fatigue
Copywriters need to continue to produce good copy for their employer or client even if the writing muse doesn’t strike.  Churning out copy day in, day out can get tiring. Smart writers know they can’t write for hours each day without filling their “creative tank.” To do so means burnout.

Solitude
Most writers work alone to produce copy, even when they’re part of a creative team. For some people, this is not a disadvantage, but rather they naturally most productive in solitude. Regardless of personality type, copywriters soon learn ways to balance solitude and interaction with others.

Creative limitations
A client (or your boss) needs brochure content. You have a great idea for a fresh approach. He wants to stick with the organization’s usual slant. A good copywriter figures out how to meet the client’s needs using the client’s parameters … not her own. Copywriters must channel their individual preferences into personal projects. (Having said that, following a client’s preferences often requires more creativity than a writer may have ever dreamed possible. <Grin>)

Copywriting is one of the best-kept secrets in the job market. Copywriters are needed everywhere and there are not enough good ones to go around. As long as people use words to communicate, there will be an abiding need for writers who can use words to get a message out persuasively.

  • Proven experience as a copywriter or related role
  • Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Experience with SEO
  • Strong research skills
  • Creativity
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • BSc/BA in marketing,
  • English, journalism or related field
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