Print Occupation
OCCUPATION
PROFILE
PROFILE
- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
- Annual Median Wage$ 71,701$47,970
$94,315Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast 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
- Choose subjects that interests readers
- Write fiction or nonfiction scripts, biographies, and other formats
- Conduct research to get factual information and authentic detail
- Write advertising copy for newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, and the Internet
- Present drafts to editors and clients for feedback
- Work with editors and clients to shape material for publishing
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.7%Job Opening 23Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs185220Change 35