We surveyed 572 television writers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical television writer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a television writer?
Low
High
Working as a television writer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a television writer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a television writer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a television writer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a television writer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for television writers.
Do television writers work full-time or part-time?
42% of television writers work in full-time roles while 58% work part-time.
Is being a television writer stressful?
Low
High
Television writers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a television writer?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a television writer.
How competitive is the workplace for television writers?
Low
High
Television writers tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being a television writer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for television writers.
Are television writers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a television writer, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do television writers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Television writers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a television writer physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a television writers is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are television writers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Television writers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a television writer require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a television writer.
Does being a good television writer require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a television writer.