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Virtual Opportunity
Description Writers and authors typically do the following: Choose subject matter that interests readers Write fiction or nonfiction through scripts, novels, and biographies Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail Write advertising copy for use by newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, and the Internet Present drafts to editors and clients for feedback Work with editors and clients to shape the material so it can be published Writers and authors develop written material, namely, stories and advertisements, for books, magazines, and online publications. Writers must establish their credibility with editors and readers through strong research and the use of appropriate sources and citations. Writers and authors select the material they want to use and then convey the information to readers. With help from editors, they may revise or rewrite sections, searching for the best organization and the most appropriate phrasing. An increasing number of writers are producing material that is published directly online in videos and on blogs. The following are examples of types of writers and authors: Copywriters prepare advertisements to promote the sale of a good or service. They often work with a client to produce advertising themes, jingles, and slogans. Biographers write a thorough account of a person’s life. They gather information from interviews and research about the person to accurately portray important events in that person's life. Generalists write about any topic of interest, unlike writers who usually specialize in a given field. Novelists write books of fiction, creating characters and plots that may be imaginary or based on real events. Songwriters compose music and lyrics for songs. They may write and perform their own songs or sell their work to a music publisher. They sometimes work with a client to produce advertising themes, jingles, and slogans, and they may be involved in marketing the product or service. Playwrights write scripts for theatrical productions. They produce lines for actors to say, stage direction for actors to follow, and ideas for theatrical set design. Screenwriters create scripts for movies and television. They may produce original stories, characters, and dialogue, or turn a book into a movie or television script. Some may produce content for radio broadcasts and other types of performance. Number of positions available 6 Requirements Must have knowledge of content writing. _____________________________________ About Unity For Equality Unity For Equality (that’s us!) is an non-profit organization based in our great city, New York City. Founded in 2016, our mission is to work with New Yorkers of all origins to help build economically stable and sustainable communities by helping those at or below the poverty line, students, the elderly, minorities, immigrants, and other members of the community who are compromised due to financial, age, health, lack of employment, or lack of education issues by providing services that enable such individuals to improve their quality of life by either and/or (i) assisting high school age students enroll in public school; (ii) helping students complete their college applications; (iii) granting college scholarships to worthy applicants; (iv) providing job placement services; (v) providing financial counseling to families or individuals in a financial crisis; (vi) providing attorney referral services; (vii) providing assistance to legal immigrants to integrate into the community; (viii) providing assistance to seniors to navigate the health insurance market; and (ix) providing any and all other lawful services, assistance and guidance to families and individuals who are struggling.
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2023
