Copywriter Specific Skills

Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials

Technical Writer Specific Skills

Analyze material, write manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical and other equipment

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Flexibility; Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Administrative and Coordination Skills Copy editing

Work Location Information

Work from home; Work in employer's/client's home; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Attention to detail; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Work Samples

Writing sample; Published work; Example of completed work; Work sample specific to job

Own Tools/Equipment

Fax machine; Computer; Printer; Internet access; Cellular phone; Pager

Work Setting

Magazine or journal publisher; Freelance; Business and/or industry

Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Desktop publishing software; MS Outlook

Experience 5 years or more

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English