Blogger

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Work Tasks

• Write about a certain subject area that is published on the Internet
• Take sides on issues and express their opinion
• Write personal blogs about themselves on a daily basis
• Write corporate blogs for business, sales, or public relations purposes
• Work in offices for newspapers, radio and TV stations, book publishers, and businesses
• Work with notes, reference books, rough drafts, computers, and schedules

Salary, Size & Growth

• $56,500 average per year ($27.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (41,000 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.4% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: Excellent writing skills and knowledge of a specific topic
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in journalism or communications, with experience in writing and reporting
• Skills/Courses: Excellent writing skills. College courses include writing, literature, economics, political science, and business.