Copywriting Employment
There are many positions available for copywriters today. This article will discuss the availability of current and future copywriting positions.
There are many copywriting jobs available. Monster.com reported that on February 10, 2007, there were 509 jobs open for copywriters. This represents only a small portion of the demand for good copywriters. The Internet has opened a great new arena for work as well; copywriters are needed to help advertise the many items being sold on the Internet. Copywriting jobs can be found in places with many advertising agencies, such as New York City. But there will also be plenty of options in your local area with smaller advertising agencies. The demand for copywriting is very high and offers great job security knowing that you can always find work.
Copywriters make on average income between $41,000 to $56,000 or more a year, and 75% of those polled stated that they made closer to $56,000 than $41,000. This should help you see what your salary could be as a copywriter.
If that number doesn’t satisfy you, then you could supplement your work with freelance projects. Freelance copywriting is comprised of single projects that you bid on via websites such as www.elance.com or www.directfreelance.com. Here you can bid on jobs, make a profile, post some of your work, and automatically receive emails about projects you may be interested in based upon search criteria you can enter into the site. Freelance copywriting job opportunities are numerous and help you customize your salary to your needs.
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.
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