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Job Titles
Account Executive | Documentation Specialist | Playwright |
Administrative Assistant | Editor | Poet |
Administrator | Editorial Assistant | Proofreader |
Advertising Copywriter | Freelance Writer/Consultant | Public Administrator |
Analyst | Greeting Card Writer | Public Speaker |
Attorney | Information Abstractor | Publicity Agent |
Author | Journalist | Publisher |
Biographer | Librarian | Publicist |
Book Critic | Magazine Writer | Radio-TV Newscaster |
College Professor | Manuscript Reader | Reading Consultant |
Columnist/Communicator | Market Researcher | Reporter |
Comedy Writer | Marketing Specialist | Research Assistant |
Communications Manager | Marketing Writer | Sales Representative |
Copywriter | Narrator | Speech Writer |
Creative Writer | Novelist | Teacher |
Critic, Art/Book | Paralegal | Technical Writer |
Desktop Publisher | Personnel Manager | Writer |
Personal Characteristics to be Successful
Analytical | Disciplined | Motivated |
Articulate | Empathetic | Observant |
Artistic | Ethical | Open-minded |
Candid | Focused | Responsible |
Communicative | Imaginative | Sympathetic |
Creative | Inquisitive | Tactful |
Curious | Investigative | Understanding |
Dedicated | Literate | Well-read |
Workplace Skills
Analyze information
Communicate with superiors and other staff
Consult with colleagues and clients
Create multi-media promotional materials and training resources
Develop public relations materials
Distribute information (electronically and in hard copy)
Draw conclusions and communicate views
Facilitate meetings and training opportunities
Edit written materials
Inform others verbally and in writing
Manage people
Manage publications
Perform research
Summarize information
Teach creative writing
Teach grammar
Teach literature
Write advertising copy
Write articles
Write internal directives
Write news releases
Write news stories and features
Write speeches
Job Postings
Education
Missouri Teacher Certification: Information on the requirements needed to receive certification to teach in the state of Missouri.
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE): The organization promotes English education in public schools and includes a list of helpful teaching resources, articles about effective teaching, and other helpful education links and publications.
NewTeacher.com: Features advice on becoming a teacher, finding a job, substitute teaching, and more.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Opportunity to view many higher education positions. Prior week's issues can be viewed for free. Must be a member to view the current week's issue.
Writing
Association of Writers and Writing Programs: With a $37 student subscription you can receive email updates of job opportunities.
PoeWar.com Writer's Resource Center: Features tips on improving your writing, interviews with professionals, and job opportunities.
SunOasis - for Writers, Editors, and Copywriters: Excellent site for job search strategies, career development, and national job announcements.
The Burry Man Writers Center: Freelance job links, resources for writers - for working professionals and beginners.
Journalism and News
Journalism Jobs: This site offers hundreds of job postings, salary info, and lots of helpful career and industry links.
Newspaper Jobs Page: A comprehensive list of job boards, communication companies, and state press agencies.
Publishing and Editing
Publishers Marketing Association: Classifieds listed for editors, copywriters, and other writing and publishing job announcements.
American Copy Editors Society: Listings for editorial job openings.
Editor and Publisher: Job vacancies listed in several fields, including advertising, circulation, editorial, and production.
Marketing and Advertising
AdAge.com: Search the job bank, receive email of related job opportunities and post your current resume.
American Advertising Agencies: A comprehensive list of ad agencies in major cities including Kansas City. You may also post your resume for free with the nation's top ad agencies.
NationJob.com: Advertising and Media Jobs: Extensive list of job opportunities in advertising, public relations, and media.
Paladin Staffing Solutions: Specializes in placing marketing and creative professionals in temporary, direct hire or temp-to-hire positions. This free service caters to larger organizations in major U.S. cities.
Web Advertising Jobs: Search for web advertising jobs according to job title and location.
Public Relations
All about Public Relations: Great page for career tips, job listings, and links to helpful internet sites regarding PR jobs.
Public Relations Society of America: The PRSA Public Relations and Communications Jobcenter is the most targeted community of public relations and communications professionals.