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

  • 2025 Design Awards Hilary Riem (Whitman Emorson)
    2025
    Design Awards

    Hilary Riem (Whitman Emorson)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Christopher Amat (Chris Amat Studio Inc.)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Christopher Amat (Chris Amat Studio Inc.)
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Hugo B. Lefort (Hugo B. Lefort )
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Hugo B. Lefort (Hugo B. Lefort )
  • 2024 Student Awards Xiaotong Lang
    2024
    Student Awards

    Xiaotong Lang