Languages Bilingual

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Desktop publishing software; MS Outlook

Additional Skills Co-ordinate project

Work Setting

Public relations or communications firm; Publishing house; Professional association or organization; Newspaper publisher; Magazine or journal publisher; Business and/or industry; Government department and/or agency; Television network and/or station; Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

Fax machine; Computer; Printer; Internet access; Cellular phone

Work Samples Writing sample; Published work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Text publishing and distribution; Public liaison and media relations; Interviewing; Editorial management; Copy editing

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Technical Writer Specific 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

Copywriter Specific Skills

Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials

Novelist, Playwright, Script Writer, Poet and Other Creative Writer Specific Skills

Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation; Conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information