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Careers in Writing & Editing

Publisher’s Note

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Careers in Writing & Editing contains a thorough introduction to the career opportunities available to those with an interest in writing and editing. Today’s jobseekers are almost all in need of excellent writing and editing skills. Business communications from tweets to blogs to podcasts depends at its heart on the skillful use of the written word, which puts writing and editing skills at the forefront for jobs in industries as diverse at technology and dance. The types of careers available today still include such traditional positions as newspaper or magazine editor, copywriter, and writer. In this book, the scope of writing and editing includes some non-literary forms of writing and editing as well: choreography, graphic design, software coding, music composition, and film editing.

This volume begins with an overview of the “gig economy,” followed by thirteen industry overviews that explore the options available in a range of environments and industries including Advertising and Marketing; Higher Education; Internet and Cyber Communications; Legal Services and Law Firms; Libraries and Archives; Motion Picture and Television; Museums and Cultural Institutions; Music; Philanthropic, Charitable, Religious, Civic, and Grant-Making; Public Elementary and Secondary Education; Publishing and Information; Theater and Performing Arts; Video, Computer, and Virtual Reality Games.

The next section of the book presents twenty-seven occupational profiles including Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers; Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers; Clergy; Copywriters; Court Reporters; Dancers and Choreographers; Editors; Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators; Grant Writers; Graphic Designers; Historians; Interpreters and Translators; Journalists; Judges and Hearing Officers; Lawyers; Librarians; Multimedia Artists and Animators; Music Directors and Composers; Paralegal and Legal Assistants; Postsecondary Teachers; Producers and Directors; Public Relations Specialists; Radio and Television Broadcasters; Social Media Specialists; Software Developers; Technical Writers; Writers and Editors. These career profiles offer details about a particular career path by providing:

Snapshot details including the most current data about

  • Median Pay

  • Typical Entry-Level Education

  • On-the-job Training

  • Number of Jobs

  • Job Outlook

  • Employment Change

Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its

  • Duties

  • Examples of titles for positions in that specific career

  • Work environment

  • Work schedules

Each profile provides details about How to become… that explain how to begin and grow a career within a specific career profile by describing

  • Important qualities

  • Education

  • Licenses, certifications, and registrations that may be required

  • Advancement opportunities

Profiles also include the most current details about pay compared to other career clusters as well as a look at pay by industry as well as a description of Similar Occupations that lists specific jobs that are related in some way to the protective service career being profiled.

Job Outlook and Job Prospects describe current and anticipated rate of growth for a specific career, and compares the rate to other jobs in areas in the same career cluster, as well as to career growth taken as a whole.

Each profile concludes with More Information to direct readers to additional resources such as specific associations or certifying bodies for further details.

Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students passionate about finding a career in writing and editing with the necessary insight into the wide array of options available in this evolving and important field. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Careers in Writing & Editing is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

Scope of Coverage

Understanding the wide scope of jobs, settings for providing care, and industries where nurses typically work is important for anyone preparing for a career in protective services, from government to nonprofits, to private industry.

Careers in Writing & Editing is enhanced with numerous charts and tables, including projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and median annual salaries or wages for those occupations profiled. Enhancements, like Fun Facts, Famous Firsts, and dozens of photos, add depth to the discussion. Additional highlights in the book include twenty-two interviews—Conversation With…—featuring a professional working in a related job who can offer insight into specific areas of practice as administrator of a psychiatric unit in a hospital; the head of a human resources agency; a school superintendent; a psychiatric nurse working for the Veteran’s Administration; or a probation office. The respondents share their personal career paths, detail potential for career advancement, offer advice for students, and include a “try this” for those interested in embarking on a career in their profession.

Special Features

Several features continue to distinguish this reference series from other career-oriented reference works. The back matter includes:

Appendix A: Guide to Holland Code. This discusses John Holland’s theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: Realistic; Investigative; Artistic; Social; Enterprising; and Conventional. See if the job you want is right for you!

Appendix B: General Bibliography. This is a collection of suggested readings suitable for further reading about a career in writing and editing.

Appendix C: Web Resources. Online resources for education, certification, professional development, and networking can be found in this appendix.

Index: Includes people, concepts, technologies, terms, principles, and all specific occupations discussed in the occupational profile chapters.

Acknowledgments

Thanks are due to Allison Blake, who took the lead in developing “Conversations With,” with help from Cynthia Hibbert, as well as to the professionals who communicated their work experience through interview questionnaires. Their frank and honest responses provide immeasurable value to Careers in Writing & Editing. The contributions of all are gratefully acknowledged.

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