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Life As a Copy Writer

Occupation Description Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

Life As a Copy Writer

  • Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
  • Present drafts and ideas to clients.
  • Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.
  • Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising copy.

What a Copy Writer Should Know

These are the skills Copy Writers say are the most useful in their careers:

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Copy Writer Job Titles

  • Advertising Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Business Writer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Blurb Writer

Job Outlook for Copy Writers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 131,200 jobs in the United States for Copy Writer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,000 new jobs for Copy Writer by 2026. There will be an estimated 12,600 positions for Copy Writer per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Copy Writer are Utah, Washington, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Kansas, New Mexico, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Copy Writers Make A Lot Of Money?

The salary for Copy Writers ranges between about $31,700 and $121,670 a year.

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Copy Writers who work in District of Columbia, California, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Copy Writers make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $58,590
Alaska $64,200
Arizona $55,410
Arkansas $48,670
California $96,910
Colorado $65,450
Connecticut $78,440
Delaware $60,690
District of Columbia $101,690
Florida $53,140
Georgia $63,260
Hawaii $50,740
Idaho $52,570
Illinois $68,710
Indiana $61,920
Iowa $50,680
Kansas $62,670
Kentucky $54,320
Louisiana $44,710
Maine $61,090
Maryland $75,430
Massachusetts $70,000
Michigan $60,850
Minnesota $67,300
Mississippi $53,810
Missouri $57,420
Montana $47,440
Nebraska $45,280
Nevada $53,730
New Hampshire $56,850
New Jersey $81,160
New Mexico $49,460
New York $86,380
North Carolina $67,250
North Dakota $48,060
Ohio $48,380
Oklahoma $50,490
Oregon $69,050
Pennsylvania $60,140
Rhode Island $63,820
South Dakota $49,410
Tennessee $55,370
Texas $56,680
Utah $54,660
Vermont $62,260
Virginia $68,600
Washington $65,200
West Virginia $64,480
Wisconsin $59,360

Tools & Technologies Used by Copy Writers

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Copy Writers may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • MySQL
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Facebook
  • Google Docs
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
  • PHP: Hypertext preprocessor
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
  • YouTube
  • Google Drive

How to Become a Copy Writer

Individuals working as a Copy Writer have obtained the following education levels:

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What work experience do I need to become a Copy Writer?

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Where Copy Writers Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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