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; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Text publishing and distribution; Editorial management; Copy editing

Work Location Information Work from home; Work in employer's/client's home

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Work Samples

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

Own Tools/Equipment Computer; Internet access; Cellular phone

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting

Freelance; Business and/or industry; Advertising, marketing and public relations agency; Multimedia firm

Additional Skills Co-ordinate project

Computer Applications MS Excel; MS Word; Desktop publishing software

Specific Skills

Write and edit advertising copy; Write news stories for publication and broadcast

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages Bilingual