Literature Career Ideas: 100 Jobs for Students who Love English
Traditional Careers:
- Author/Novelist
- Newspaper/Magazine Journalist
- Poet
- Literary Critic
- Copywriter
- Technical Writer
- Screenwriter
- Playwright
- Editor
- Public Relations Specialist
- Speechwriter
- Grant Writer
- Librarian
- Literary Agent
- Proofreader
- English Teacher
- Translator/Interpreter
- Lexicographer
- Reporter
- Publisher
Jobs Good for the World:
21. Non-Profit Communications Specialist
- Environmental Journalist
- Social Justice Blogger
- NGO Grant Writer
- Literacy Coach
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Cultural Awareness Trainer
- Digital Storytelling for Charities
- Peace Corps Volunteer (English Teaching)
- Educational Material Developer for Underserved Regions
Digital Age & Technology:
31. Content Strategist
- SEO Specialist
- Digital Marketer
- UX Writer
- Podcast Host/Producer
- Video Scriptwriter
- Social Media Manager
- Blogging Consultant
- E-book Publisher
- Virtual Reality Storyteller
Entertainment & Arts:
41. Comic Book Writer
- Songwriter
- Dialogue Coach
- Narrative Designer for Games
- Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator
- Voice-over Artist
- Literary Festival Organizer
- Audiobook Narrator
- Film Critic
- Script Doctor
Interdisciplinary Careers:
51. Legal Analyst
- Science Communicator
- Medical Writer
- Financial Journalist
- Art Historian/Curator with a focus on literature
- Sports Journalist
- Culinary Writer
- Travel Journalist
- Fashion Writer
- Architecture & Design Journalist
Jobs of the Future:
61. AI-Assisted Content Creator
- Chatbot Scriptwriter
- Augmented Reality Story Developer
- Personal Brand Consultant
- Space Tourism Guide Writer
- Digital Archivist
- Cybersecurity Communicator
- Remote Culture Consultant
- E-learning Course Designer
- Genetic Information Counselor (communicating gene info)
Freelance & Entrepreneurial Ventures:
71. Self-Published Author
- Freelance Content Writer
- Personal Memoir Writing Coach
- Newsletter Curator
- Ghostwriter
- Online Workshop Host
- Writing Retreat Organizer
- Personal Historian
- Subscription Box Curator (books, writing tools, etc.)
- Literary Merchandise Creator
Others:
81. Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
- Greeting Card Writer
- Ad Campaign Designer
- Museum Exhibit Designer (focusing on literature)
- Tour Guide for Literary Locations
- Bookstore Owner
- Art Director for Book Covers
- Researcher for Authors/Screenwriters
- Subtitler for Movies/TV Shows
- Cultural Liaison
Careers Merging Tech & Ethical Impact:
91. Ethical AI Communication Specialist
- Tech Policy Advocate Writer
- Digital Accessibility Consultant
- Sustainability Blogger
- Digital Rights Journalist
- Ethical Product Reviewer
- Tech-for-Good Content Creator
- Online Safety Educator
- Digital Mental Health Advocate
- Future Ethics Philosopher & Communicator
