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Content Writer

Media and Advertising

  • Average Salary

    RM1945 - RM 3560

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Content Writer?

Part of the content creator, but more specific: create content in the form of writing. The content can be used for various types of media and platforms, but generally for digital platforms.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM1945 - RM 3560

Example of a Job Position

Writer
Content Editor
Head of Content Writer
Copywriter
Blogger
Ghost Writer
Content Strategist

Task

? Collect ideas, data, and doing research for a writing material ? Produce writing that resamble the identity, characteristics and branding ? Deliver the purpose of the writing For example, promotional purposes, educating, entertaining, or giving information ? Customize the text with the selected platform, whether blogs, microblogs, social media, print, and more In this case, a content writer can work for multi-platform ? Provide the suitable visual (images/videos) for the writing

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of the principles and methods to show, promote, and sell products or services. Includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Persuasion

Persuade others to change their thoughts and behavior.

Capability

  • 1

    Smooth Idea - The ability to generate many ideas for one topic (total ideas are the most important, not quality, truth, or creativity).

  • 2

    Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

  • 5

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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