Writers and Authors
O*NET Code: 27-3043.00
Description
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
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💼 Also Known As
Advertisement Agency Copywriter (Ad Agency Copywriter)Advertisement Copywriter (Ad Copywriter)Advertisement Writer (Ad Writer)Advertising AssociateAdvertising CopywriterAdvertising SpecialistAdvertising WriterArticle WriterAuthorBiographerBlurb WriterBusiness WriterCommunications SpecialistContent CreatorContent DeveloperContent WriterCopywriterCreative CopywriterCurriculum WriterDigital Copywriter
⚡ Skills (14)
Writing5/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Time Management4/100
Active Learning3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
Persuasion3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (54)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe After Effects
Video creation and editing software
🔥Adobe Creative Cloud software
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Asana
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
🔥Drupal
Web platform development software
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥Figma
Graphical user interface development software
🔥Google Analytics
Data mining software
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥Google Workspace software
Office suite software
🔥HubSpot software
Sales and marketing software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MySQL
Data base management system software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Slack
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
🔥TikTok
Video creation and editing software
🔥WordPress
Web page creation and editing software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Adobe Persuasion
Presentation software
0Adobe Premiere Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Apple Final Cut Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Avid Technology Media Composer
Video creation and editing software
0Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Campaign Monitor
Desktop publishing software
0Chatbot software
Industrial control software
0Corel Presentation
Presentation software
0Eko
Desktop communications software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Flipgrid
Video creation and editing software
0Google Ads
Sales and marketing software
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0Google Slides
Presentation software
0Kapwing
Video creation and editing software
0LinkedIn
Web page creation and editing software
0Loom
Video creation and editing software
0ParentSquare
Desktop communications software
0Project management software
Project management software
0QuarkXPress
Desktop publishing software
0SendGrid
Electronic mail software
0Social media sites
Web page creation and editing software
0Twitter
Instant messaging software
0Web content management system CMS software
Web page creation and editing software
0YouTube
Video creation and editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Advertising and Promotions Managers
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Public Relations Managers
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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Salary: $50,000
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Search Marketing Strategists
Salary: $50,000
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Web and Digital Interface Designers
Salary: $50,000
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Art Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Graphic Designers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Writers and Authors → Web and Digital Interface Designers
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role