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Writer

💰 Earn $58K-$112K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 Month Training

📈 3.6% Job Growth

Craft compelling stories and scripts that captivate and inspire audiences.
Shape narratives that influence and engage, leaving a lasting impact on society.
Explore diverse genres and styles, bringing unique ideas to life through words.

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What Writers DoOriginate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
Present drafts and ideas to clients.
Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.

Writers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationBachelor Degree

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time2 to 4 years

Job Openings13,400 Annually

Median Earnings

$80,470 in California

$72,270 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

you value

Accomplishing things
Having support
Job security

you are skilled in

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving

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How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

Workforce Development ProgramA workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

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