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Content Writer jobs in Austin, TX
Researches and writes longer-form material such as articles, guides, and web pages, balancing reader value with search visibility and a publication's or brand's editorial standards.
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$21–$50/hr
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still learning ad copy fundamentals. It's for experienced ad writers who want to ship fast, iterate based on performance data, and consistently... ...No drama. Just data. What We Don't Need Blog writers or content writer…
social teams to develop and execute brand messaging across multiple platforms. What You'll Do: Write compelling, audience-driven content for websites, social media, email campaigns, print materials, video scripts, and mo…
Social & Content Associate Manager Austin, Texas (Hybrid) About Sky Society Sky Society is the leader in early career advancement for Marketing Girlies. Through our online community, in-person events, digital courses, an…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$95k - $175k
customer success and growth.In this role, you will lead product launches, release marketing, sales enablement, customer advocacy, and content strategy. The right candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced envir…
$154.9k - $225.3k
security, assurance, cloud-managed software, and intelligent video capabilities. Develop positioning, go-to-market plans, demonstrations, content, executive briefing materials, website experiences, and field enablement t…
and advance co-sell pursuits. Sell Adobe-enabled offerings: Position Accenture and Adobe offerings across Adobe Experience Cloud and Content Supply Chain, value realization, and Generative AI solutions. Advance opportuni…
Your OpportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.We be…
$104k - $117k
connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large... ...is a hands-on creative role for a strong conceptual thinker and writer who can…
provide founders access to early-stage capital and accredited investors opportunities to invest in private equity. We are seeking a Content Strategist to support our marketing efforts with an emphasis on social media. In…
entrepreneurs buy, build, and scale profitable companies through content, education, advisory, and investments. Our content reaches... ...-focused collaborator You will work cross-functionally with writers, editors, prod…
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What content writers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$28 | $44k–$58k |
| Mid level | $28–$38 | $58k–$79k |
| Senior | $38–$50 | $79k–$105k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Long-form writingResearch and sourcingSEO writingEditing and self-editingCMS tools (WordPress)Interviewing subject expertsContent briefs and outlinesMeeting editorial deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you research a topic you know nothing about?
Describe finding primary sources, interviewing experts, and verifying claims. Show you write from understanding, not paraphrase.
Walk me through how you take an article from brief to publication.
Cover outline, draft, self-edit, and how you incorporate editor feedback without losing the piece's spine.
How do you balance writing for readers with writing for search engines?
Explain that search intent and reader value usually align, and give an example of resolving a conflict in the reader's favor.
How do you measure whether your content worked?
Mention metrics matched to intent, such as rankings, time on page, or conversions, and how results change your next brief.
Tell me about handling a heavy editing pass on your draft.
Show a calm relationship with editing: what you learned from the edits and how your later drafts needed fewer.
How do you maintain quality when producing at volume?
Talk about templates, briefs, batching research, and a personal checklist that protects accuracy and voice under deadline.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For content writers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link three to five published pieces that match the employer's subject matter, not your whole archive.
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Attach outcomes to your writing, such as ranking positions, traffic growth, or leads generated.
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List the beats and industries you cover, since editors hire for subject familiarity.
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Mention CMS, SEO tool, and style guide experience, like WordPress, Ahrefs, or AP style.
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State your sustainable output honestly, for example four researched articles per week.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Content Writer
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Content Editor
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