Grant Writer / Content

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Advertising Copywriter; Advertising Writer; Author; Content Marketing Writer; Copywriter; Freelance Copywriter; Freelance Writer; Search Engine Optimization Copywriter (SEO Copywriter); Web Content Writer; Writer

Tasks

• Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
• Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
• Present drafts and ideas to clients.
• Edit or rewrite existing written material as necessary, and submit written material for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
• Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
• Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
• Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
• Write advertising material for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.
• Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the script, story, or advertisement message is more readily received.
• Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
• Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
• Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.
• Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
• Work with staff to develop script, story, or advertising concepts.
• Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising written material.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Communications and Media
• Administrative

Skills

• Writing
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning

Abilities

• Written Expression
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Speech Clarity
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Selective Attention
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering