Content Writer
Market products and services by writing blogs, social media posts, guides and sales copy.
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- What's it like to be a Content Writer?
- How to become a Content Writer
- Latest Content Writer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Content Writers
- Content Writer role reviews
What's it like to be a Content Writer?
Content Writers write content for digital and print media. After researching details such as business goals, trends and unique selling points, they produce written content for a business’s target market. Whether they are writing product information or lifestyle-oriented material related to a product, Content Writers always aim to capture the interest of readers and customers. They need to be adaptable and capable of changing their writing style to match business needs.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting research online or through interviews and surveys.
- Preparing content outlines and presenting them to the Content Editor or Content Manager.
- Suggesting topics that engage the target market.
- Writing accurate and original content for print and digital platforms.
- Utilizing SEO best practices.
- Gathering feedback and revising accordingly.
- Being updated on industry and consumer trends.
How to become a Content Writer
To craft effective material, Content Writers must have specific skills which can be developed through education and training. A formal education is not essential, but may be advantageous.
- Complete a bachelor degree. Employers usually prefer graduates of communication arts, journalism, marketing and related fields.
- Continuously hone your writing skills. Take writing classes or be part of a writing group, so you can improve your craft.
- Gain work experience. Some companies are open to hiring graduates and students as Content Writers.
- With enough experience, a Content Writer can move up to being a Content Manager or Content Strategist. Postgraduate studies in writing, marketing or media can help you create pathways to more senior roles.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Content Writer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Search Engine Optimisation
Content Writing
Journalism
Proofreading
Editing
Content Strategy
Social Media
Keyword Research
Grammar
Content Management Systems
Publication
Content Creation
Search Engines
Websites
Copy Writing
Web Content
Editorial
Content Marketing
Spelling
Researching
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Latest Content Writer reviews
Jun 2023
Fun, exciting and creative yet draining work.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsI like learning about new culture, behavior, trends and writing about them.
The challengesSometimes, your ideas don't go well when you write it. When that happens, you deal with ideation with yourself or the people you work with. It takes a long process.
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