Copywriter
Write copy for digital and print materials that sell products or services.
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- What's it like to be a Copywriter?
- How to become a Copywriter
- Latest Copywriter jobs
- Top skills and experience for Copywriters
What's it like to be a Copywriter?
Copywriters may work freelance, in an advertising or marketing agency, or in a company’s marketing department. They are employed in a variety of industries such as healthcare, retail, finance and many others. Copywriters usually spend most of their working hours in front of a computer, crafting text for ads, technical information, speeches and product information designed to persuade readers.
Tasks and duties
- Meeting with clients to understand their needs.
- Suggesting ideas for copy and brainstorming with marketing and public relations teams.
- Creating copy that follows the creative brief and fulfills marketing objectives.
- Collecting client feedback and revising accordingly.
- Working with other members of the creative team.
- Meeting project deadlines.
How to become a Copywriter
Copywriter is a skill-oriented role that requires professional experience and a solid background on communication basics such as grammar and content clarity.
- Complete a bachelor degree. Employers typically prefer applicants with a degree in communications, journalism or other related fields.
- Get work experience. Pursue an internship while studying to get a feel of the work environment. After graduation, apply as Junior Copywriter or for an entry-level marketing role.
- Collect your best work to create a portfolio. Aside from your resume, your body of work can help market you to potential employers.
- Continuously hone your skills. Enroll in writing workshops and online courses to add to your knowledge. Skills in SEO, digital marketing and other marketing-oriented topics are also useful.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Copywriter employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Copy Writing
Proofreading
Editing
Journalism
Search Engine Optimisation
Social Media
Websites
Content Strategy
Influencing Others
Grammar
Creative Thinking
Content Creation
Web Content
Social Media Content
SEO Writing
Email Campaigns
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Time Management
Visual Art
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