Copywriter

A copywriter writes, edits and proofs promotional or publicity copy for print or electronic publications and ads. At higher levels, copywriters are often responsible for strategic and conceptual development of messages and stories.

Source: RGD Creative Earners Report 2021/22

Average Median Salary:

$75,660

Copywriters Work On:

• Taglines and jingles
• TV and radio commercial scripts
• Print and online advertisements
• Web content & social posts
• Press releases

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2024 Student Awards Isabelle Winarto
    2024
    Student Awards

    Isabelle Winarto
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Linda Djelailia (Publicis Toronto)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Linda Djelailia (Publicis Toronto)
  • 2024 Student Awards Bukhtawar Malik
    2024
    Student Awards

    Bukhtawar Malik
  • 2025 Student Awards Jesse Timms
    2025
    Student Awards

    Jesse Timms