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Multimedia Writer

A Multimedia Writer creates articles, blogs, and content for digital platforms, requiring strong writing, research, and audience engagement skills.

How do I become a multimedia writer

Get qualified to work as a multimedia writer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Multimedia Writer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has grown moderately over the last five years. There are currently 30,600 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Multimedia Writer. Multimedia Writers may find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Multimedia Writer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism). This course covers a range of topics including writing content according to laws and codes, carrying out interviews, conducting research and working effectively in creative media industries.

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Further reading

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How to start a career in Social Media Marketing

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What can you do with a Diploma of Social Media Marketing?

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Multimedia Writer careers

A Multimedia Writer creates blogs and other articles for online publication. You might produce content for podcasts, websites, vlogs and other digital forums. Multimedia Writers may write about various topics or specialise in a particular subject such as sport or entertainment. You might work for a range of publications or write content for your own productions.

Multimedia Writers should have excellent writing abilities and be up to date with current affairs. You’ll need to be able to come up with unique writing ideas and have a good understanding of your audience. Multimedia Writers should have good research and interviewing skills and must be able to use a range of online platforms.