Position title

Script Writer (Radio)

Description

Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Responsibilities

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Authors and writers (except technical) have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers
Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
Content writers (non-technical)
Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.
Copywriters
Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.

Qualifications

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

Copywriters usually require a university degree or college diploma in French, English, marketing, advertising or another discipline.
Creative writing programs are offered by universities and colleges.
Talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.
Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation may be required.

Hiring organization

ArrowHead Recruitments & Consulting

Employment Type

Full-time

Beginning of employment

ASAP

Duration of employment

Permanent

Industry

My Radio

Job Location

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada