Career as Writer, Editor, Copywriter

• Writer, Editor, Copywriter: Copywriters can write more creative text, like ad jingles, taglines, and other creative copy, or more research-based copy, like a job description on a website. Copywriters work with editors to determine tone and brainstorm ideas, and may work with a designer or art director for advertising.

Career Opportunities in Writing, Editing, Copywriting

• Editorial assistants: With an attention to detail and flair of writing and verbal skills, a person can do well in this filed. Work of an editorial assistant comprises of writing and editing copy, proofreading and checking the accuracy of the article. Editorial assistants take on increasing editorial responsibilities compared to others in the company starting from handling overflow from the copy desk, to assisting editors and reporters.
• Writer/reporter: While reporters report in public, writers do their work in private. A reporter has to be someone who knows how to attract attention of the audience in a public place within a short period of time. Reporters engage in the direct communication with the public and gather their information. Reporters are often constrained by time and words whereas writers have no constrained to let their imagination flow.
• Copyeditors: The job of a copy editor is to present information without any mistake. They correct punctuations, grammatical mistakes, spelling so on and so forth. Copy editors work in organizations such as advertising agency, magazines, newspaper and websites.
• Executive & senior writers: Executive editors and senior editors typically set editorial policy, write opinion pieces, and manage teams of editors. As with all types of editing, the foundation is writing, even most executive editors got started in writing. They oversee the content and intervene to enforce quality standards and style rules when necessary. They also plan budgets, set deadlines, and watch market trends.
• Managing editor: Managing director oversee the entire process from scratch and wear several hats. They assign work to the staff. They put forth their idea to the other team members who can then execute his/her vision. The managing director reports directly to the Editor in chief.