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Career: Copy Writers
Job Description
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Present drafts and ideas to clients. |
99
|
Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services. |
99
|
Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor. |
98
|
Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising copy. |
96
|
Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy. |
91
|
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium. |
88
|
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products. |
86
|
Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received. |
86
|
Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material. |
80
|
Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information. |
75
|
Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material. |
71
|
Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
75
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
75
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
73
|
Thinking Creatively
|
70
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Getting Information
|
62
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
54
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
47
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
46
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
44
|
Processing Information
|
41
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
40
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
40
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
39
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
36
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
30
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
30
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
27
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
24
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
17
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
16
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
15
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
12
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
6
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|