Content writing as a career option

Content writing as a career option offers huge opportunities and as the demand for especially content is growing in the market. Today, you can see many full-fledged profession with firms dedicated exclusively to offering content solutions to clients. Many content writing jobs are outsourced to such firms.
What do you need to become a content writer?
An individual having a degree in literature or journalism & mass communication is generally preferred by most of the recruiters, however, the companies are also open to anyone who has excellent communication skills.The content writing field is so extensive that anyone with good writing and communication skills can apply for it. A thorough knowledge of the field you are writing about is always an added bonus.

Career opportunities for content writers
There is always a demand for good content writers in the industry. Besides taking up employment with a company, you can even become a freelance writer or a full-time content creator/blogger. Some of the different fields of content writing are:

Salary expectation
The salary for a content writer differs from company to company. Generally, the starting salary for a content writer ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month. Freelancing is equally beneficial. As a freelancer gains experience, he/she can earn about Rs 40 to 50 thousand per month.