Writer or Editor Duties & Responsibilities

Writing and editing jobs generally require the ability to:

• Create original works such as prose, poetry, song lyrics, or plays.
• Research your subject matter.
• Revise, rewrite, or edit articles or scripts.
• Prepare advertising copy.
• Market your work to publishers, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and publication enterprises.
• Review, revise, and edit the work of writers.
• Offer comments or suggestions to improve written work before publication.
• Suggest possible titles.