Journalism and Writing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Writer

A Writer creates fiction or nonfiction pieces for print or digital media, specialising in genres, managing time, and meeting deadlines.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

Screenwriter

Screenwriters create scripts for films, TV shows, and video games, writing original stories or adapting existing works into screenplays.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Proofreader

Proofreaders meticulously review text documents for errors in grammar, spelling, and formatting across various types of content.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Literary Agent

A Literary Agent represents authors, pitches work to publishers, negotiates contracts, offers guidance, and manages rights within the publishing industry.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Creative Writer

A Creative Writer produces engaging content for various platforms, involving research, writing, editing, and collaboration to enhance brand connection.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Fiction Writer

A Fiction Writer creates engaging narratives in various genres, developing characters and plots while collaborating with editors and refining their craft.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

Content Manager

A Content Manager oversees content production for digital, print, or media campaigns, manages teams, and develops creative marketing ideas.

Avg yearly income $105,456
Skill level Advanced

Author

Authors create and publish books, developing original ideas into stories, and can be self-published or work with agents and publishers.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Scriptwriter

Scriptwriters create scripts for films, TV, games, and corporate videos, developing original stories or adapting existing content.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Content Specialist

Content Specialists develop and implement content strategies based on consumer trends, collaborating with teams to create engaging multi-channel content.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Journalist

A Journalist researches, writes, and presents news stories across various media platforms, requiring strong writing and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Grant Writer

A Grant Writer researches and drafts proposals to secure funding for organisations, requiring strong writing and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $69,680
Skill level Advanced

Multimedia Writer

A Multimedia Writer creates articles, blogs, and content for digital platforms, requiring strong writing, research, and audience engagement skills.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Arts Writer

An Arts Writer creates engaging critiques of visual arts, theatre, music, and literature by attending events, conducting interviews, and writing insightful articles.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in journalism and writing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Brand Manager
Event Coordinator Social Media Coordinator SEO Specialist Public Relations Officer Content Manager Communications Officer Marketing Consultant
+ 7 more
10904NAT

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Online
12 - 24 months
$4,295 - $6,105
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager Content Specialist
Content Creator Brand Manager Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager Content Specialist Content Creator Brand Manager Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager + 4 more

Social Media Marketing: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SEO Specialist Social Media Manager Digital Marketer
Media Planner Communications Coordinator Content Specialist Digital Editor Digital Content Coordinator Marketing Specialist Content Marketing Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SEO Specialist Social Media Manager Digital Marketer Media Planner Communications Coordinator Content Specialist Digital Editor Digital Content Coordinator Marketing Specialist Content Marketing Manager + 7 more

Digital Marketing: Foundations
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Editor Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Coordinator
Marketing Assistant Content Writer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Editor Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Coordinator Marketing Assistant Content Writer + 2 more
BSB60520

Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 30 months
$0 - $21,600
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Manager Marketing Manager Account Director
Communications Manager Content Executive Brand Ambassador Marketer International Marketing Specialist Magazine Stylist
+ 6 more
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Manager Marketing Manager Account Director Communications Manager Content Executive Brand Ambassador Marketer International Marketing Specialist Magazine Stylist + 6 more

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Content Marketing Manager
Promotions Manager Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) International Marketer Advertising Manager Marketing Project Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Brand Strategist Media Buyer Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Media Planner Market Analyst Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Content Executive Fundraising Coordinator Marketing Manager Brand Manager New Home Sales Consultant
+ 19 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development)
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer
Junior Web Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Blog Writer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer Junior Web Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Blog Writer + 4 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Designer VFX Artist Television Producer
Studio Executive Film Director Filmmaker Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Film Editor Director of Photography Video Producer Screenwriter Videographer
+ 11 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Designer VFX Artist Television Producer Studio Executive Film Director Filmmaker Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Film Editor Director of Photography Video Producer Screenwriter Videographer + 11 more
CUA40118

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer Copywriter
Freelance Editor Fiction Writer Blog Writer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer Copywriter Freelance Editor Fiction Writer Blog Writer + 3 more
CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Science Journalist Fiction Writer Grant Writer
Freelance Editor Publishing Coordinator Writer Editor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Science Journalist Fiction Writer Grant Writer Freelance Editor Publishing Coordinator Writer Editor + 4 more
10931NAT

Diploma of Digital Marketing
On Campus
12 - 17 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Paid Search Manager
Digital Media Manager Online Content Creator Digital Marketer Digital Marketing Specialist Blog Writer
+ 5 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)
Traineeship
4 months
$12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Multimedia Writer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Multimedia Writer
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Science Journalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Science Journalist

Bachelor of Journalism
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Science Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor
Music Journalist Critic Foreign Correspondent Editorial Assistant News Reporter Reporter Radio Presenter Arts Journalist Journalist Communications Adviser Content Creator Content Writer Media Officer Media Researcher Freelance Writer Feature Writer Broadcaster
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Specialist Communications Coordinator Media Consultant
Publisher Media Buyer Content Writer Podcaster Communications Adviser Journalist Content Executive Change And Communications Manager Editor Community Engagement Officer Communications Manager Radio Presenter Presenter Columnist Newsreader Speech Writer Editorial Assistant Public Relations Executive Digital Content Coordinator Music Journalist Content Editor Media Advisor Public Affairs Consultant
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Media
On Campus
3 years
$43,335 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Journalist Entertainment Journalist Sports Journalist
Critic Sports Broadcaster Content Strategist Studio Executive Newsreader Commentator Columnist News Reporter Presenter Reporter Radio Presenter Arts Journalist Journalist Radio Broadcaster Broadcaster Digital Editor Digital Media Manager
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Editor Broadcaster Radio Broadcaster
Journalist Content Writer Editor Multimedia Writer Arts Journalist Radio Presenter Reporter Presenter News Reporter Commentator Newsreader Foreign Correspondent Editorial Assistant Book Editor Publishing Coordinator Fiction Writer Sports Broadcaster Critic Arts Writer Sports Journalist International Journalist Entertainment Journalist Music Journalist Content Editor Media Lawyer Media Advisor
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Film
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Screenwriter Film Director
Cinematographer Camera Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Screenwriter Film Director Cinematographer Camera Operator + 2 more

Diploma of Film
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter

Bachelor of Arts (Advertising)
On Campus
3 years
$6,075 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advertising Copywriter Media Buyer Creative Director
Media Planner Advertising Specialist Advertising Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advertising Copywriter Media Buyer Creative Director Media Planner Advertising Specialist Advertising Manager + 3 more
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