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Copy Writers

SOC: 27-3043.04 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)

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

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$72,270

per year

Mean Wage

$85,780

per year

Employment

48K

workers

Wage Range

$41,080 - $133,680

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$41,080Median: $72,270$133,680

Task Breakdown

12 tasks analyzed

Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received.

Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.

Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.

Present drafts and ideas to clients.

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.

Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor.

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.

Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.

Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.

Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.

Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.

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