Copywriters
Copywriters craft texts for everything from advertisements to well-researched articles. They learn about their employer's or customer's needs, help with the brainstorming process, create original material, and can assist with other aspects of the creative process.
Starting Salaries
Avg.
₹
365000
Min.
₹
187000
Max.
₹
681000
What you need to get started
Internship after graduation under creative directors can be helpful.
A copywriter should possess a portfolio of his work.
Employment Outlook
The job of a copywriter is full of creativity and offers a fast-paced working environment.
Opportunities to work with advertising agencies to develop content and advertising concepts
Copywriters also work in close association with art directors.
International Opportunities
California, Minnesota, Washington, Washington, Texas, Massachusetts and New York
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in Journalism/Mass Communication or any stream
Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication
Soft Skills
Research
Business Skills
Curiosity
Empathy
Creative
Communication and writing skills
Technical Skills
Research
Vocabulary
Storytelling
Digital Marketing
Business Skills
User Experience
Grammar
Search Engine Optimisation
Headline creation
Marketing awareness
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Pros
It can be a lot of fun, with an array of projects
You get to be creative and inquisitive
Copywriting is often a freelance position, which implies flexibility
Pay can be good if you create your name
No two days are the same
You’ll never stop learning
Cons
Churning out copy day in and day out can get tiring
When you work freelance, there’s no one around to make sure you get paid
You have to keep yourself motivated and be quite disciplined
It can be an extremely stressful job
Copywriters have deadlines that should be followed up by all means
If the work won’t be finished in time, the writer might receive various penalties