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Content Writer jobs in Chicago, IL
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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$22–$52/hr
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in your work, your growth, and your impact. We are seeking a Content Creator to join our Creative team and help bring brands to life... ...Creator will partner closely with creative leads, designers, writers, producers,…
$75k - $110k
things just crazy enough to work for a variety of national brands. In addition to coming up with great ideas, we also like our writers to be able to write! So show us clever headlines, sharp copy, poetry night side proje…
$70k - $75k
Copywriter focuses on analytical and creative writing for fundraising and nonprofit communications. This role serves as the primary writer for client reports and as a contributing writer on campaign messaging and related…
An enterprise client is seeking a Content and Copy Strategist to create, edit, and refine timely content with a consistent, trusted brand voice. This role will support organic content across the company and its sub-brand…
EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EV…
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity,…
$85k - $105k
Summary At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we c…
We're looking for a talented and creative ** Content Video Editor** to join our growing team. If you're passionate about creating engaging short-form videos, have a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual design,…
-growing private companies. Interested in working with the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Content Writer to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients. Learn…
private companies. Interested in working with the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Cybersecurity Content Writer to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.…
$25 per hour
social gatherings. Happy Camper, Homeslice, or Paradise Park - Chicago - Happy Hospitality Chicago, IL Position Opening: Content Creator Job Summary We are seeking a creative and passionate content creator to join our re…
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What content writers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$39 | $59k–$81k |
| Senior | $39–$52 | $81k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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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Junior Content Writer
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Content Writer
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Senior Content Writer
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Content Editor
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Head of Content
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