Jobs for Copywriting
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There are many positions available for copywriters today. This article will discuss the availability of current and future copywriting positions.
Copywriting positions are numerous. There were 509 copywriting job openings on February 10, 2007 according to monster.com. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Internet entrepreneurialism has created a great need for good web content. You can often find plenty of work in regions with large advertising agencies like New York City, but your local area will have many positions open with smaller marketing agencies as well.
A copywriter will generally make between $41,000 to $56,000 or more a year. 75% of those polled said they made around $56,000, which roughly illustrates the general income for a copywriter.
Freelance copywriting allows you to make even more money as well. Freelance Copywriting is project-to-project based work. You generally bid on a project posted on a website such as www.elance.com or www.directfreelance.com. You can also set up a profile and post some of your past work so that potential customers can examine the quality of your writing before accepting your bid. This helps you get a project because it builds their confidence in your work. These sites also email you projects that you might be interested in based upon search criteria you can enter into them. This is a great way to make more money as a copywriter.
There are many copywriting jobs available. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that copywriting jobs will generally grow along with economy over the next decade. Copywriting is a very flexible industry that gives you greater control over your work. Don't underestimate the role freelance copywriting can be, it gives you greater control over what projects you take and the rates you charge. There are many flexible options for copywriting employment.
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