Summary Standards Writer near Vancouver (BC)
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Description
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
University education usually required
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Wages
$30.10/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
5 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Analyze material, write manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical and other equipment
- Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials
- Supervise staff or team
- Co-ordinate project
- Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
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