A professional who writes humorous material for publication or performance. Responsibilities include:

• Selects topic according to personal preference or assignment.
• Writes and makes changes and revisions to material until it meets personal standards.
• Submits material for approval and confers with client regarding additional changes or revisions.
• May conduct research to obtain factual information regarding subject matter.
• May specialize in writing comedy routines, gags, or special material for entertainers and be designated Gag Writer.
• May write comedy shows for presentation on radio or television and be designated Comedy Writer.
• May work as a member of writing team and be assigned to develop segment of comedy show.