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 Advanced

How do I become a feature writer?

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BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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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 Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant International Marketer Content Strategist Media Planner Blog Writer Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Advertising Executive Policy Writer Packaging Designer Performance Coach Sports Marketing Manager Media Relations Specialist Advertising Account Manager + 92 more
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

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