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232231 Author

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

232231 Author

Produces literary or other written work for publication or performance.

Specialisations

  • Novelist
  • Playwright
  • Poet
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Writer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Writes clear, engaging, and concise content that communicates messages effectively
  • Conducts research on the subject matter, including reading books, articles, and other resources, conducting interviews, and gathering data
  • Develops ideas and concepts for written work
  • Writes for different formats, including print, digital, and multimedia
  • Collaborates with other writers, editors, designers, and publishers
  • Promotes their work and finds new clients or readers using social media, or by networking with other writers and industry professionals
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