Blogger

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Work Tasks

BLOGGERS write commentary and publish it on the Internet in the form of a blog. They maintain a website, adding regular entries and descriptions of events, often including graphics and video. Bloggers write their thoughts on subjects such as sports, travel, politics, fashion, education, art, and music, and include links to other related blogs and Webpages. They research topics and get information through experience, personal observation, and interviews. Bloggers may write corporate blogs for business, either internally to improve communications, or externally for marketing or public relations purposes

Salary, Size & Growth

• $56,500 average per year ($27.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (41,000 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.4% per year)

Entry Requirements

BLOGGERS who work for corporations may advance to executive positions. Bloggers may use the contacts they have made to move into other communications media such as radio, television, or advertising. A few who become widely recognized and are self-employed, sell their books and other materials on their websites.