Journalism and Writing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Copywriter

A Copywriter creates written content for advertising and promotional purposes, collaborating with clients to meet objectives across various media.

Avg yearly income $93,340
Skill level Unknown

Content Manager

A Content Manager oversees content production for digital, print, or media campaigns, manages teams, and develops creative marketing ideas.

Avg yearly income $105,456
Skill level Unknown

Content Writer

A Content Writer creates material for digital and print platforms, communicates with stakeholders, manages deadlines, and writes on diverse topics.

Avg yearly income $75,140
Skill level Unknown

Journalist

A Journalist researches, writes, and presents news stories across various media platforms, requiring strong writing and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Unknown

Feature Writer

Feature Writers are journalists who produce in-depth stories for various publications, covering topics from politics to social issues and culture.

Avg yearly income $91,520
Skill level Unknown

Reporter

A Reporter researches, writes, and presents news stories across multiple media platforms, investigating events and conducting interviews to ensure report accuracy.

Avg yearly income $73,320
Skill level Unknown

Editor

An Editor revises written work for publication, correcting errors, checking facts, and ensuring compliance with client requirements.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Writer

A Writer creates fiction or nonfiction pieces for print or digital media, specialising in genres, managing time, and meeting deadlines.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Unknown

Screenwriter

Screenwriters create scripts for films, TV shows, and video games, writing original stories or adapting existing works into screenplays.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Author

Authors create and publish books, developing original ideas into stories, and can be self-published or work with agents and publishers.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Unknown

Scriptwriter

Scriptwriters create scripts for films, TV, games, and corporate videos, developing original stories or adapting existing content.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Unknown

Creative Writer

A Creative Writer produces engaging content for various platforms, involving research, writing, editing, and collaboration to enhance brand connection.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Playwright

Playwrights craft scripts for theatre performances, including dialogue and stage directions, and often engage in casting and rehearsals.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in journalism and writing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant
+ 8 more
BSB60520

Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 30 months
$0 - $20,000
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Product Manager Brand Ambassador Content Executive Marketing Assistant Marketer
+ 6 more
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Product Manager Brand Ambassador Content Executive Marketing Assistant Marketer + 6 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director
VFX Artist Screenwriter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director VFX Artist Screenwriter + 2 more
CUA40118

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer Copywriter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer Copywriter
CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Writer
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)
Traineeship
4 months
$12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Writer Writer Journalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Writer Writer Journalist
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Journalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Journalist

Bachelor of Journalism
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcaster Content Creator Content Writer
Feature Writer Journalist Reporter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcaster Content Creator Content Writer Feature Writer Journalist Reporter + 3 more

Bachelor of Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Communications Adviser Communications Manager
Journalist Marketing Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Communications Adviser Communications Manager Journalist Marketing Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Media
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Content Strategist Journalist
Social Media Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Content Strategist Journalist Social Media Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Journalist Presenter
Reporter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Journalist Presenter Reporter + 1 more

Bachelor of Film
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cinematographer Film Director Film Editor
Film Producer Screenwriter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cinematographer Film Director Film Editor Film Producer Screenwriter + 2 more

Diploma of Film
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Screenwriter Cinematographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Screenwriter Cinematographer

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Writer Interpreter Translator
Communications Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Writer Interpreter Translator Communications Specialist + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat International Relations Officer Journalist
Policy Adviser Language Teacher Interpreter Translator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat International Relations Officer Journalist Policy Adviser Language Teacher Interpreter Translator + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Public Relations Officer
Media Researcher Journalist Multimedia Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Public Relations Officer Media Researcher Journalist Multimedia Specialist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Editor Novelist
Playwright Screenwriter Writer Scriptwriter
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Editor Novelist Playwright Screenwriter Writer Scriptwriter + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Performance Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (English)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Copywriter English Teacher
Freelance Writer Journalist Writer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Copywriter English Teacher Freelance Writer Journalist Writer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Book Editor Content Writer Copywriter
English Teacher Writer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Book Editor Content Writer Copywriter English Teacher Writer + 2 more
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