Writers and Authors
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
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Score 2/6: high AI task exposure indicates this career is being transformed by AI
How we calculated this:
87% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
+4% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 16/25
Key Responsibilities
- Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.
- Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
- Present drafts and ideas to clients.
- Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
- Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.
- Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to Job Ready
4-6 years
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O*NET Code: 27-3043.00