Journalism and Writing

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

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 Advanced

Arts Writer

An Arts Writer creates engaging critiques of visual arts, theatre, music, and literature by attending events, conducting interviews, and writing insightful articles.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Multimedia Writer

A Multimedia Writer creates articles, blogs, and content for digital platforms, requiring strong writing, research, and audience engagement skills.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Fiction Writer

A Fiction Writer creates engaging narratives in various genres, developing characters and plots while collaborating with editors and refining their craft.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

Radio Presenter

A Radio Presenter captivates audiences by delivering engaging broadcasts, conducting interviews, and ensuring quality content through research and collaboration.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced
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
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Brand Manager
Social Media Coordinator Event Coordinator SEO Specialist Public Relations Officer Content Manager Communications Officer Marketing Consultant
+ 7 more
10904NAT

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Online
12 - 24 months
$4,295 - $6,105
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Creator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Creator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager + 3 more

Digital Marketing: Foundations
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Coordinator Marketing Assistant
Content Writer Digital Editor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Coordinator Marketing Assistant Content Writer Digital Editor + 2 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Designer VFX Artist Director of Photography
Film Editor Video Producer Studio Executive Filmmaker Film Director Screenwriter Videographer Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Television Producer
+ 11 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Designer VFX Artist Director of Photography Film Editor Video Producer Studio Executive Filmmaker Film Director Screenwriter Videographer Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Television Producer + 11 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.
Freelance Editor Proofreader Technical Writer
Content Writer Editor Copywriter Writer Fiction Writer Blog Writer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freelance Editor Proofreader Technical Writer Content Writer Editor Copywriter Writer Fiction Writer Blog Writer + 6 more
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.
Fiction Writer Grant Writer Science Journalist
Writer Editor Freelance Editor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fiction Writer Grant Writer Science Journalist Writer Editor Freelance Editor + 3 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema)
On Campus
12 months
$7,356
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Television Producer Cinematographer Film Producer
Camera Operator Film Director Screenwriter Director of Photography Film Editor Video Editor Video Producer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Television Producer Cinematographer Film Producer Camera Operator Film Director Screenwriter Director of Photography Film Editor Video Editor Video Producer + 7 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting)
On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $6,012
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Podcaster Broadcast Technician
Radio Presenter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Podcaster Broadcast Technician Radio Presenter + 1 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio & Podcasting)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Presenter Scriptwriter Digital Producer
Broadcast Technician Podcaster Content Creator Radio Producer Radio Broadcaster Sales Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Presenter Scriptwriter Digital Producer Broadcast Technician Podcaster Content Creator Radio Producer Radio Broadcaster Sales Assistant + 6 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)
Traineeship
4 months
$12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Content Writer Social Media Coordinator
Production Assistant Content Creator Multimedia Writer Freelance Writer Editorial Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Content Writer Social Media Coordinator Production Assistant Content Creator Multimedia Writer Freelance Writer Editorial Assistant + 5 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photojournalist Journalist News Reporter
Feature Writer Science Journalist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photojournalist Journalist News Reporter Feature Writer Science Journalist + 2 more

Bachelor of Journalism
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Science Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Critic
Media Advisor Feature Writer Freelance Writer Broadcaster Editorial Assistant Foreign Correspondent News Reporter Radio Presenter Reporter Music Journalist Arts Journalist Journalist Communications Adviser Content Writer Media Officer Media Researcher Content Creator
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podcaster Editor Community Engagement Officer
Communications Manager Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Media Buyer Publisher Content Writer Content Executive Communications Adviser Journalist Change And Communications Manager Content Editor Music Journalist Presenter Radio Presenter Columnist Newsreader Public Relations Executive Speech Writer Editorial Assistant Content Specialist Media Advisor Digital Content Coordinator Public Affairs Consultant
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Media
On Campus
3 years
$43,335 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Broadcaster Critic Entertainment Journalist
Sports Journalist Content Strategist Broadcaster Digital Editor Studio Executive Digital Media Manager Newsreader Commentator Columnist News Reporter Radio Presenter Presenter Reporter Music Journalist Arts Journalist Radio Broadcaster Journalist
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Radio Broadcaster Content Writer
Editor Multimedia Writer Arts Journalist Media Lawyer Content Editor Music Journalist Reporter Presenter Radio Presenter News Reporter Commentator Newsreader Publishing Coordinator Book Editor Editorial Assistant Foreign Correspondent Digital Editor Broadcaster Fiction Writer Sports Journalist International Journalist Entertainment Journalist Media Advisor Critic Arts Writer Sports Broadcaster
+ 26 more

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

Diploma of Film
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Lighting Technician Production Assistant
Film Director Screenwriter Associate Producer Camera Operator Casting Director Storyboard Artist VFX Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Lighting Technician Production Assistant Film Director Screenwriter Associate Producer Camera Operator Casting Director Storyboard Artist VFX Artist + 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Advertising)
On Campus
3 years
$6,075 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advertising Specialist Advertising Manager Media Planner
Advertising Copywriter Creative Director Media Buyer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advertising Specialist Advertising Manager Media Planner Advertising Copywriter Creative Director Media Buyer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Language Analyst Interpreter Translator
Writer French Teacher Foreign Language Analyst Japanese Language Teacher Language Tutor Japanese Translator Japanese Interpreter Applied Linguist
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$27,402 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Editor Sponsorship Manager Public Relations Officer
Media Researcher Communications Coordinator Journalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Editor Sponsorship Manager Public Relations Officer Media Researcher Communications Coordinator Journalist + 3 more
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