Script Writer (Radio) – (NOC 51111)

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Authors and writers (except technical) have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers

• Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
• May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.

Content writers (non-technical)

• Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
• Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.

Copywriters

• Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

• Copywriters usually require a university degree or college diploma in French, English, marketing, advertising or another discipline.
• Creative writing programs are offered by universities and colleges.
• Talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.
• Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation may be required.

Wages: $19 /hr

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