Jobs for Copywriting

By Ray Edwards in Copywriting on July 30th, 2008

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by Ray Edwards

There are many jobs available for copywriters today. This article will discuss the current and future employment opportunities for copywriters.

There are many employment opportunities for copywriters. On February 10 2007, monster.com stated that there were 509 jobs available for copywriters. Along with other websites, this is only a fraction of the market. The Internet has expanded the need for good copywriters beyond traditional advertising. You will often find copywriting jobs around areas with many advertising agencies such as New York City. But even within your local area you can find work with smaller advertising agencies. The high demand for copywriters helps you feel more secure because you know that you can always find work.

The average salary for a copywriter ranges from $41,000 to $56,000 or more a year. More than 75% of those reporting said they made around $56,000, which gives you a rough idea of your what you could make as a copywriter.

Freelance copywriting allows you to make even more money as well. Freelance Copywriting is project-to-project based work. You generally bid on a project posted on a website such as www.elance.com or www.directfreelance.com. You can also set up a profile and post some of your past work so that potential customers can examine the quality of your writing before accepting your bid. This helps you get a project because it builds their confidence in your work. These sites also email you projects that you might be interested in based upon search criteria you can enter into them. This is a great way to make more money as a copywriter.

Copywriting positions are extremely numerous. The demand for copywriters will grow along with the economy over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which doesn’t take into account the growing need for Internet Copywriters. Copywriting is a flexible industry that allows you to customize your work with your life either in an advertising agency or as a freelance copywriter.

About the Author:

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