Feature Writer Courses
Feature Writers are journalists who produce in-depth stories for various publications, covering topics from politics to social issues and culture.
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How do I become a Feature Writer
Get qualified to work as a Feature Writer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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24 months - 3 years
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On Campus, Online
Want to become a professional journalist? Whether you dream of working for an international media outlet or creating your own news channel, studying a Bachelor of Journalism will help you achieve your dreams.
Contemporary Journalists need a wide range of technical skills including writing, storytelling, photography, video editing, and content development. The Bachelor of Journalism delivers all these skills as well as the critical thinking and intelligence to tell the stories that matter in a way that’...
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24 months - 3 years
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The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) focuses on refining writing skills to ensure clarity and strength, encouraging imaginative expression to impact readers. This course covers various areas including poetry, editing, multimedia, commercial writing, theatre, short stories, and novels. It also explores innovative literary forms. Emphasising the exploration of the human condition, this degree prepares writers to entertain, educate, and delve into what it means to be human across multiple writing disciplines.
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CUA51020
Learn how to write narration and materials for screen media productions with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the creative industries in Australia and will teach you how to develop storylines and create compelling media content. The course covers: setting up a freelance business, realising a creative project, working with a production team, editing and refining media content, capturing and editing digital assets. Enquire now ...
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How much do Feature Writers earn?
The average salary for journalists and news writers in Australia right now is $1,760 per week ($91,520 per annum). These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for Feature Writers?
There are approximately 27,700 journalists and news writers working in Australia right now. Some of these are Feature Writers. Many Feature Writers work freelance and pitch their story ideas to major publications.
How do I become a Feature Writer?
Feature Writers need exceptional writing, research, and interviewing skills. They also need to be highly organised. Launch your career with the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Communications (Journalism), or Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism). Gaining skills in digital storytelling will also be helpful.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Unleash your passion for storytelling and uncover the power of the written word in journalism and writing.
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Feature Writers are professional journalists who write feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They specialise in long-form content and may write about politics, fashion, tech and IT, travel, social issues (eg, poverty and homelessness), war and conflict, globalisation, economics, environment and climate science, conservation, and other important issues.
As a Feature Writer you could be carrying out background research for a feature story you have been assigned, pitching an editor with a story idea, writing an outline, collaborating with a photographer to obtain live footage at a politically-charged event, editing and rewriting a section of your story, networking with media editors and executives, or just reading through a piece of your published work.
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