Showing posts with label Featured Careers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Featured Careers. Show all posts
Friday, October 17, 2014
Good news about Pay for Writing Jobs
Want to learn more about what writing careers are paying? Be sure to visit this link: http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/common-jobs-for-majors/humanities
Monday, January 2, 2012
The Value of a Liberal Arts Degree
The value of a liberal arts degree is often questioned as a degree that offers real job and career paths. The links below are articles showing the value of a humanities degree through real-world experience and evidence.
Humanities Majors Will Be Fine
by Daniel Luzer in his College Guide blog
IT Jobs for Non-Techies
by Elizabeth Murphy in Inside Higher Education
Humanities Majors Will Be Fine
by Daniel Luzer in his College Guide blog
IT Jobs for Non-Techies
by Elizabeth Murphy in Inside Higher Education
Monday, August 29, 2011
Former PWC Student Receives Promotion
Stephanie Bruns, a PWC graduate, has been working for Priority Integrated Marketing as an Email Marketing Developer since January of 2011. Bruns is in charge of email development and list management. Recently, Bruns received a promotion to Account Executive/Editor and will move permanently to her new position at the end of September. Her new job duties will include writing financial and health articles and editing all of her client's projects including web, print, and email.
Congratulations to Stephanie on her new position. She's a great example of what a PWC major can do after graduation!
Congratulations to Stephanie on her new position. She's a great example of what a PWC major can do after graduation!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Interested in Creating Graphic Novels?
Professional Writing majors at SMSU typically have a wide range of interests and pursue a range of careers after undergraduate work including graduate school. If you have an interest in creating graphic novels, comic strips, cartoons, etc., you might what to check out the Center for Cartoon studies at:
http://www.cartoonstudies.org/
The program offers an MFA as well as certificates in this area of study.
http://www.cartoonstudies.org/
The program offers an MFA as well as certificates in this area of study.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Technical Writers
Overview of Technical Writers
Technical writers translate technical jargon into natural language that the broad public can easily understand (iseek.org). Technical writers create manuals that give instructions to customers, technical reports, newsletters, and variety of other documents. Technical writers normally work in information-technology fields, but may also work to solve business communications issues within many different industries (bls.gov). Information regarding working conditions, skills needed, wages, employment growth, employment opportunities, and further reading options can be found below.
Interpersonal relations are needed for technical writers, as they will be communicating with scientists, engineers, and others who need their information written down. Technical writers must also write weekly memos or letters, as well as be in contact with editors daily (iseek.org).
Technical writers must be precise in their work as many people are relying on their documents for correct information. Technical writers use computers on a a daily basis and should be familiar with a variety of software. Technical writers must be able to make decisions alone and must meet strict deadlines (iseek.org).
Most technical writers work with a set schedule of 40 hours per week, but may work some overtime on certain projects. Overtime could include nights and weekends (iseek.org).
Technical writers need a bachelor's degree in some related field such as English, journalism, or Professional Writing and Communication (bls.gov). A degree and experience in a specialized technical field may also be required for technical writers.
Technical writers need to have communication skills, problem-solving skills, personal and time management skills, and be able to work with others (iseek.org). Technical writers must also have knowledge of the English language, computers and electronics, and engineering and technology (iseek.org).
Wages are over the median at $31.00 an hour in Minnesota (iseek.org).
Wages range from $66,540 in a computer systems design and related services job to $71,590 as a software publisher (bls.gov).
The employment growth for technical writers is 12.8% in Minnesota and 19.5% nationally from 2006-2016 (iseek.org).
Internship and Job Opportunities
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Public Relations Specialist
Overview
Public relations specialists help organizations create a positive image in the public eye (iseek.org). PR specialists inform the public of organizations' goals, products, and achievements. PR specialists prepare press releases, prepare reports and write proposals for companies, represent employers at projects, keep contact between client and public (bls.gov) Information regarding working conditions, skills needed, wages, employment growth, employment opportunities, and further reading options can be found below.
Working conditions include interpersonal relations because PR specialists are constantly working with coworkers and clients, must communicate through memos and newsletter, and deal with conflict/resolution situations (iseek.org).
Work over 40 hours a week and may be on call for events. May have to travel, but usually have set hours (iseek.org).
Must be able to make decisions without management and must be correct because errors could cause customers to discontinue their service (iseek.org).
PR specialists need a bachelor’s degree in something related such as journalism, PWC, or public relations to compete with others vying for the same job (bls.gov).
PR specialists need knowledge of the English language, communication and media, sales and marketing, customer service, management and administration, computers and electronics, and psychology (iseek.org).
Wages are above the median at $28.26 in Minnesota (iseek.org).
Wages range from $43,000 at colleges and universities to $53,000 in a management position in 2006 (bls.gov).
The employment growth for PR specialists is 14.5% in Minnesota from 2006-2016 (iseek.org).
Job Openings
Public Relations Society of America
Public Information Job on Monster
For Further Reading
International Public Relations Association
Friday, February 13, 2009
Jobs that Pay
PWC major Janice Robinson sent me another hot tip. Career Builder recently did an article on 25 jobs that pay $25 an hour. Writer/editor is listed as one of the jobs. Here's the article link if you would like more information: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1801-Salaries-and-Promotions-25-Jobs-that-Pay-25-an-Hour/?sc_extcmp=JS_1801_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp41801&ArticleID=1801>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=f566e8b1008a4fb4b50a6dd6cb8d6db5-287773251-VE-4
Monday, January 12, 2009
PWC Featured Career: Technical Editing
What is a Technical Editor?
Technical editors make sure that technical documents are concise and easily understandable. Technical documents usually inform people how to perform a specific task. Technical editors help to make the format as well as the content of a technical piece of writing easy to read and comprehend.
Job Duties
Technical editors perform many job duties:
· Suggest format to communicate messages effectively (Information taken from editorsforum.org)
· Rewrite and restructure text to fit the format (editorsforum.org)
· Review all aspects of production and making sure that standards stay consistent throughout documents (editorsforum.org)
· Ensure communication between all members of production (editorsforum.org)
· Delete content that is outdated or does not enhance the meaning of the passage
(editorsforum.org)
Job Outlook
From 2006 – 2016, the number of employment opportunities in editing should rise 2.3% nationally.
The number of employment opportunities in Minnesota is expected to fall 2.4%.
· National average hourly wage is $27.32
· Minnesota average hourly wage is $25.04
· Seven County Mlps – St. Paul, MN average hourly wage is $25.98
· Southwestern average hourly wage is $17.55
(Information from iseek.org)
“Employment of salaried writers and editors is expected to increase as demand grows for web-based publications... Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers and editors, especially those with Web experience.” -The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Example Job Ad
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services on an International level.
Job Description
The Program Development Office within the Social and Statistical Sciences Division at RTI International is seeking an experienced editor to provide publications support to research staff in the production of technical reports, white papers, proposals, journal articles, presentation materials, guidelines documents, outreach materials, newsletters, and brochures in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
This position requires extensive knowledge of:
• fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology of technical editing and/or writing and document organization
• style guides and/or other writing conventions
• grammar and punctuation rules
• word processing, graphics, and printing processes and software for document roduction.
In addition, qualified candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills including but not limited to:
• providing diplomatic and constructive comments to clients
• providing project leadership on publications teams
• developing and maintaining strong client base
• observing detail
• managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• making sound judgment to analyze tasks and determining appropriate level of effort required for completion.
• independently organizing and prioritizing work
• adapting to changes in priorities, workload, and workflow.
Responsibilities
• Editing complex technical reports for heavy reorganization and rewriting as required, with attention to grammar, style, format, and consistency according to appropriate style guide or knowledge of client
• Writing or assembling new material from client-supplied information
• Coordinating all phases of document production, using a thorough knowledge of publication processes
• Coordinating proposal production efforts
• Developing style guidelines as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related writing discipline
• Five years of editing/writing experience
OR
• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Four years of relevant experience
Editors are needed everywhere, in every field of expertise!
Technical editors make sure that technical documents are concise and easily understandable. Technical documents usually inform people how to perform a specific task. Technical editors help to make the format as well as the content of a technical piece of writing easy to read and comprehend.
Job Duties
Technical editors perform many job duties:
· Suggest format to communicate messages effectively (Information taken from editorsforum.org)
· Rewrite and restructure text to fit the format (editorsforum.org)
· Review all aspects of production and making sure that standards stay consistent throughout documents (editorsforum.org)
· Ensure communication between all members of production (editorsforum.org)
· Delete content that is outdated or does not enhance the meaning of the passage
(editorsforum.org)
Job Outlook
From 2006 – 2016, the number of employment opportunities in editing should rise 2.3% nationally.
The number of employment opportunities in Minnesota is expected to fall 2.4%.
· National average hourly wage is $27.32
· Minnesota average hourly wage is $25.04
· Seven County Mlps – St. Paul, MN average hourly wage is $25.98
· Southwestern average hourly wage is $17.55
(Information from iseek.org)
“Employment of salaried writers and editors is expected to increase as demand grows for web-based publications... Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers and editors, especially those with Web experience.” -The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Example Job Ad
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services on an International level.
Job Description
The Program Development Office within the Social and Statistical Sciences Division at RTI International is seeking an experienced editor to provide publications support to research staff in the production of technical reports, white papers, proposals, journal articles, presentation materials, guidelines documents, outreach materials, newsletters, and brochures in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
This position requires extensive knowledge of:
• fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology of technical editing and/or writing and document organization
• style guides and/or other writing conventions
• grammar and punctuation rules
• word processing, graphics, and printing processes and software for document roduction.
In addition, qualified candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills including but not limited to:
• providing diplomatic and constructive comments to clients
• providing project leadership on publications teams
• developing and maintaining strong client base
• observing detail
• managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• making sound judgment to analyze tasks and determining appropriate level of effort required for completion.
• independently organizing and prioritizing work
• adapting to changes in priorities, workload, and workflow.
Responsibilities
• Editing complex technical reports for heavy reorganization and rewriting as required, with attention to grammar, style, format, and consistency according to appropriate style guide or knowledge of client
• Writing or assembling new material from client-supplied information
• Coordinating all phases of document production, using a thorough knowledge of publication processes
• Coordinating proposal production efforts
• Developing style guidelines as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related writing discipline
• Five years of editing/writing experience
OR
• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Four years of relevant experience
Editors are needed everywhere, in every field of expertise!
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