English Careers

1. Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, novels, nonfiction books, and other material.

• author

• teacher

• public relations manager

• therapist

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Match the following

• advertising manager

• a skilled professional responsible for developing and executing social media strategies. They create engaging content, optimize company pages, and foster community interaction.

• social media specialist

• works on a marketing team to create and deliver a consistent and effective brand for a company’s products.

• brand strategist

• uses search engine optimization (SEO) as a marketing strategy to improve a webpage or website’s traffic by making it more visible about search engines.

• digital marketing specialist

• 1. Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

• SEO Specialist

• specializes in developing and implementing online marketing strategies to promote products, services or brands.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Match the following

• news producer

• provides the public with updates on current events and breaking news topics via television broadcasts.

• journalist

• 1. a person who writes a script for a play, movie, or broadcast.

• news anchor

• Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

• radio and television announcer

• organize and manage the various elements of a TV newscast often delegating tasks to news reporters and anchors in order to create each news show.  They also edit scripts for newscasts and prepare interviews.

• script writer

• Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Match the following

• copywriter

• Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

• speech writer

• a professional who writes clear, concise copy for ads and marketing materials. They work closely alongside web and graphic designers to ensure their message is clear, whether in an email inbox or a website landing page.

• technical writer

• 1. take complex and highly technical information and communicate it in an easy-to-understand way. They often write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, articles, hot-to guides, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. 

• grant writer

• often work for nonprofit or charitable organizations, conducting research and composing proposals to help organizations secure funding for projects.

• editor

•  assigned the tasks of writing not only speech outlines and speeches but also assignments such as editorial columns.  Speech writers who work for politicians, corporations and more, research and organize topical content and communicate to their team or manager.

1. Instruct students in reading, writing, research and grammar skills.  They plan and create lessons, provide direct classroom instruction, create and grade assessments and update students and parents of students on educational progress. 

• English teacher

• Principal

• textbook author

• academic student

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Match the following

• public relations manager

• 1. dvises, coordinates, performs and supports the maintenance, scheduling, creation and distribution of media for a variety of venues and audiences that may include, but are not limited to, broadcast, online, face-to-face, and other delivery modalities.

• media director

• oversee the publication of written materials, including ordering content, accepting and approving submissions, arranging writer contracts, overseeing editing and design and engaging in marketing efforts to promote sales

• publisher

• Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

• media consultant

• 1. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

• loss prevention manager

• works within an advertising agency or marketing department and is responsible for coordinating the creation and distribution of marketing materials, press releases, and advertising campaigns.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the following

• human resource generalist

• typically work in a company’s HR department to communicate essential employment information to employees and recruit and hire staff.  They might organize and implement training procedures and programs and create and publish company policies.

• communications officer

• they work in a specific sector to discover, analyze, interpret and present data, often for market research purposes to identify industry trends and client needs.

• research analyst

• Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of the institution.

• curator

• facilitate accurate and effective communication between the employer, the media, and the public.  They plan, create and distribute content to promote or control awareness of a company, organization or individual’s brand.

• proofreader

• 1. Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

• speech teacher

• occupational therapist

• speech therapist

• counselor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

• lawyer

• court writer

• judge

• paralegal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

• poet

• technician

• teacher

• news writer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9