Design & Creative · Houston, TX

Content Writer jobs in Houston, 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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$20–$47/hr
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Tolling Market Lead

HDR · Houston, TX

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…

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eBilling Specialist

Greenberg Traurig LLP · Houston, TX

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 16 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package (if benefits…

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Training & Development Content Creator

Hays Electrical Services · Houston, TX · Full-time

Position Summary The Training & Development Content Creator is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining high-quality training content that supports Hays Electrical Services’ workforce development, operationa…

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Upmarket Account Executive

ADP - Automatic Data Processing · Houston, TX

Job DescriptionADP is hiring an Upmarket Account Executive (25-49 Employee Market).Are you ready to build a rewarding future? Uncapped commissions, lavish incentive trips, and career advancement are some of the ways.Do y…

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Account Executive, Healthcare

Waste Management · Houston, TX

I. Job SummaryThe Account Executive, Healthcare is responsible for maintaining and developing new and existing hospital clients through high levels of service to expand and strengthen the relationship. This role is a mem…

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Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.…

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Patcraft Account Manager- Houston

Shaw Industries Group · Houston, TX

Job TitlePatcraft Account Manager- HoustonPosition OverviewDriven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worke…

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Account Manager - Gas Compression

Caterpillar · Houston, TX
$128.47k - $192.71k

Career Area:SalesJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the make…

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Safety Specialist

Robert Half · Houston, TX

Our client in East Houston is seeking a Safety Specialist to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a safety professional with strong compliance knowledge, OSHA experience, and a proactive approach to process imp…

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What content writers earn in Houston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $20–$26 $41k–$54k
Mid level $26–$36 $54k–$74k
Senior $36–$47 $74k–$98k

Adjusted for the Houston 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

01 Junior Content Writer
02 Content Writer
03 Senior Content Writer
04 Content Editor
05 Head of Content
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