Author, Writer or Translator
Tasks
- Provides communication support for the hard of hearing or the visually impaired.
- Converts documents or spoken statements from original or source language into another language.
- Writes instruction manuals and user guides, technical reports, catalogues and indexes, prepares sales literature and writes technical articles for trade journals.
- Negotiates contracts with freelance agents and with buyer on behalf of writer.
- Selects material for publication, checks style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranges for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing.
- Generates and develops creative ideas for literary material.
- Determines subject matter and researches as necessary by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, observing etc..
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 14% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£19,507 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for author, writer or translator is £19,507
848 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 848. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for author, writer or translator roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £19,507 per year. That is about £1,626 per month or £10.00 per hour. New workers generally start on £14,954, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £53,193
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 848 people are employed in the region.
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