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Content Writer jobs in Columbus, OH
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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Northpeak is seeking a Content and Search Marketing Manager to oversee content strategies and enhance organic visibility for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in SEO, client management,…
with rapid-response multimedia production. This role is responsible for translating complex policy initiatives into digestible, viral content through Reels and YouTube Shorts, while managing the end-to-end lifecycle of a…
relations, and influencer strategies aligned with brand and business objectives. Help translate brand priorities into engaging social content, earned media opportunities, and creator partnerships. Ensure brand voice and…
$75k - $95k
and online reputation management. • Collaborate with clinical staff to produce and coordinate video, testimonial, and educational content for each market. • Work with office teams and clinic staff to drive patient review…
Compliance Technical Writer 1+ Year Contract Fully onsite in Columbus, Ohio (preference for local candidates) Candidates... ...Edit documents for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, content accuracy, readability, an…
Job Description Embark on a career path where your content design skills directly enhance user journeys and customer confidence. As a Content Design Associate in Employee Experience – CAO Help Content, you will play a co…
$16.59 - $22.5 per hour
Williams Lea by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy—over 200 years of experience delivering world-class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, d…
answer to revenue. That system spans everything from Paid Media and Content Marketing, to PR and Paid Social, to Marketplace and Lifecycle... ...to the client 4. Strategists will work closely with content writers and des…
$16.59 - $22.5 per hour
Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted…
RESPONSIBILITIES Client Strategy & Campaign Planning Develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies for clients across paid media, SEO, content & web - tailored to each client's business objectives, competitive lands…
Management Own social media strategy and execution for: AC Hotel Park Street Restaurant Concepts Develop and manage monthly content calendars Ensure visual, tonal, and experiential consistency across platforms Optimize c…
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What content writers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $40k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $52k–$71k |
| Senior | $34–$46 | $71k–$95k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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