So you want a copywriting job? I can't say I blame you. Like you, I love to write, and there is something very appealing about writing copy that has the potential of influencing many people. More than any type of writing, copywriting tries to hit a person's emotions hard and fast, to compel them to immediate action. The role of a copywriter is very alluring. The average copywriter will make anywhere from $30,000-$80,000 a year; the best ones can make 6-figure salaries. Copywriter jobs are not that easy to come by, but like getting most jobs, it's just a matter of knowing who to talk to, where to look, and persevering.
Now, I'm assuming you know how to write great copy already, or you wouldn't be looking for a copywriting job. If you don't know copywriting, I recommend you take a course or two in copywriting. Train yourself in the art of writing copy. There are also some excellent tips on this website regarding becoming a copywriting expert.
There are a few ways to procure copywriting jobs:
- Seek employment at copywriting or advertising agencies. These firms do the majority of advertising and copywriting work on the market today.
- Become a freelance copywriter. Not the easiest avenue, but very rewarding. The Internet has done amazing things in opening up opportunities for freelance copywriting experts.
- Work for a regular company's marketing department. Many companies, especially the larger ones, have their own advertising and marketing departments with their own teams of copywriters.
Here are some excellent websites that deal with jobs in copywriting: