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A Multimedia Writer creates blogs and other articles for online publication. You might produce content for podcasts, websites, vlogs and other digital forums. Multimedia Writers may write about various topics or specialise in a particular subject such as sport or entertainment. You might work for a range of publications or write content for your own productions.
Multimedia Writers should have excellent writing abilities and be up to date with current affairs. You’ll need to be able to come up with unique writing ideas and have a good understanding of your audience. Multimedia Writers should have good research and interviewing skills and must be able to use a range of online platforms.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Multimedia Writer.
Possible job outcomes:
Polish up your screen media content with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism). This nationally recognised qualification will help you land online journalist roles and is great for independent bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters hoping to catch the eye of larger-scale news publishers. The course covers: working effectively in the Australian creative media industries, writing content according to the laws and codes of practice relevant to different broadcasting and media publications, carrying out interviews, conducting research, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, journalism competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Multimedia Writer generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown moderately over the last five years. There are currently 30,600 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Multimedia Writer. Multimedia Writers may find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Multimedia Writer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism). This course covers a range of topics including writing content according to laws and codes, carrying out interviews, conducting research and working effectively in creative media industries.
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Here are some potential career pathways within journalism and writing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Journalism and Writing
Advertising Copywriter
$1,250 weekly pay
Author
$1,500 weekly pay
Book Editor
Columnist
Commentator
Content Executive
$1,340 weekly pay
Content Writer
Copywriter
Creative Writer
Digital Content Writer
Editorial Assistant
Editorial Writer
Foreign Correspondent
Freelance Writer
Journalist
Multimedia Writer
$1,150 weekly pay
Music Journalist
News Reporter
Newsreader
Novelist
Playwright
Presenter
Proofreader
Reporter
Science Journalist
Screenwriter
Scriptwriter
Speech Writer
Technical Writer
Travel Writer
Writer
Content Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
Content Specialist
$1,730 weekly pay
Critic
Editor
$1,400 weekly pay
Feature Writer
$1,753 weekly pay
Learn more about Multimedia Writer courses in your area.