*The Job Talk Podcast* - Clip from Episode 006

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Scott Messenger - BSc, is a magazine writer and editor based in the Edmonton area. Scott graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Cell Biotechnology. He is the author of Tapping the West, the story of Alberta's craft beer boom, published in May 2020 by Touchwood Editions. Scott offers some great advice to people considering a career as a writer.

Description:
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications 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.

Job Forecast:
Labor demand and labor supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2019-2028 period at the national level.

Employment Requirements:
Technical writers usually require a university degree in the area of specialization, such as computer science or engineering. 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.

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