Magazine Writer

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Magazine journalists research and write news articles and features for a wide variety of publications, usually periodicals, including: Consumer titles which cover both general interest and specialist areas; Customer. Magazines from shops, supermarkets, etc. trade publications, also know as business-to-business (B2B) magazines. Magazine journalism can cover a range of disciplines, such as writing, interviewing, sub-editing, and designing. Increasingly, magazines are also being produced for other media, especially the web. Knowledge of the concise writing style needed for the internet and search engine optimisation are very useful skills.

Salary:

          $49,920-$55,125 a year

Education:

          Individuals interested in becoming magazine writers may consider earning bachelor's degrees in journalism or a related major. Some programs offer concentrations or courses in magazine writing. Journalism programs focus on the basic principles of media writing, including editing, composition, theory and ethics. Many schools have campus newspapers that allow students to gain experience investigating and writing feature stories, editorials and columns.

                 

 

Reflection:

          Yes I would love to work as a magazine writer. I think it would be great because I like to write and to work for a magazine like Vouge would be the best thing ever cause I love the magazine. This would be my dream job.