Careers you can get with a creative writing qualifications

When it comes to creative writing qualifications, you can’t be blamed for assuming that your career routes will be limited to journalism, blog writing and being a novelist. However, there is much more to getting a writing qualification than the above careers. In truth, there are a variety of jobs that you can explore, some of which may surprise you.

• Advertising copywriter
• Arts administrator
• Creative director
• Digital copywriter
• Editorial assistant
• Proof-reader
• Publisher
• Lexicographer
• Magazine journalist
• Newspaper journalist
• Copy editor
• Talent agent
• Web content manager
• Writer – blogger, novelist, etc.

Now, you could take this list and just leave it at that. However, pair it with the right qualifications/online courses and you can also easily pursue any of the following jobs:

• Academic librarian (having a creative background will hold you in good stead with this job, but you’ll also need a Masters in Librarianship)
• Concept artist (a background in art (fine art and digital) would be ideal here)
• Film director (qualifications in media and film would be useful for this role)
• Information officer
• Marketing executive (you’ll also need social media, SEO and online marketing qualifications for this job)
• Primary school teacher (you will need to build on this foundation of knowledge and also complete a PGCE)
• Secondary school teacher – similar to being Primary school teacher you will need a PGCE
• Teaching assistant – there are tonnes of online teaching courses which could help you to become a TA
• Public librarian – a degree/masters in librarianship would be helpful here
• Public relations officer – again you should pair your writing qualification with courses in marketing, media and public relations
• Social media manager – a writing background would serve you well here, however we recommend that you add to this by taking some online marketing and media courses
• Web content manager – a course in managing is recommended

Honestly, there are numerous jobs you can explore with a writing qualification under your belt. So if you’re wondering what you can do with a creative writing degree, then why not take a look at the list above?  Writer, librarian, teacher… you can be anything you want to be.

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