Feature Writer

Feature Writers are professional journalists who write feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They specialise in long-form content and may write about politics, fashion, tech and IT, travel, social issues (eg, poverty and homelessness), war and conflict, globalisation, economics, environment and climate science, conservation, and other important issues.

As a Feature Writer you could be carrying out background research for a feature story you have been assigned, pitching an editor with a story idea, writing an outline, collaborating with a photographer to obtain live footage at a politically-charged event, editing and rewriting a section of your story, networking with media editors and executives, or just reading through a piece of your published work.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $91,520
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a feature writer?

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Bachelor of Journalism

On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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