Creative writer, Kaituhi auaha
Also known as
- Writer, author, poet, novelist, playwright, dramatist, children's writer
Creative writers produce original written works like books, editorial articles, screenplays and poems.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $51
Most common
$73
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Creative writers
- usually work irregular hours and may work part time
- usually work from home
- need to be creative, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- write material for artistic or entertainment purposes
- edit written materials
- discuss production content and progress with others
- determine presentation subjects or content
- conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
- co-ordinate artistic activities
- obtain copyrights or other legal permissions
- promote products, activities, or organisations
- collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions
- train others on work processes
Creative
Investigative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in language and literature or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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