A report writer researches information, analyzes data, and produces reports for companies, businesses, and organizations. This career relies heavily on utilizing databases and other programs, so report writers must be proficient in a number of different types of business applications, such as Hyperion, Sharepoint, Cognos, and Microsoft MySQL. As a report writer, you run queries from these applications and create clear and concise reports that can be used for marketing or management purposes. Qualifications for this job include strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.