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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$42,120($20.25/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$65,000($31.25/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$110,670($53.21/hr)

Ratings

Job Openings (4/5)
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Job Growth Rate (3/5)
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Experience Level (4/5)
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Annual Median Wage
$ 65,000
$42,120 $110,670
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately Growing

Writers and Authors develop content for various types of media, including advertisements; blogs; books; magazines; and movie, play, and television scripts.

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +0.9%

Job Openings 579

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Education & Training

Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Drama
English Language & Literature/Letters, Other
Technical Communication
Creative Writing
Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies
English
Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs, Other
Communication, Advertising
Business Journalism
Media Studies
Speech Communication
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Private Training Programs

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Writers and Authors develop content for various types of media, including advertisements; blogs; books; magazines; and movie, play, and television scripts.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Opening 579
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Drama
English Language & Literature/Letters, Other
Technical Communication
Creative Writing
Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies
English
Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs, Other
Communication, Advertising
Business Journalism
Media Studies
Speech Communication
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
4591
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
4992
Change 401

Interests

Artistic
Investigative
Enterprising

Work Place

Improved communications and Internet capabilities allow writers and authors to work from almost anywhere. Some writers keep regular office hours, either to stay in contact with sources and editors or to set up a writing routine, but many writers set their own hours. Freelance writers are paid per assignment; therefore, they work any number of hours necessary to meet a deadline. As a result, they must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Although many freelance writers enjoy running their own business and working flexible hours, most routinely face the pressures of juggling multiple projects or continually looking for new work.

Top Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Specialties

Sales and Marketing
Communications and Media
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.

Training

Usually several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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