We surveyed 511 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.

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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.