Design & Creative · Kansas City, MO

Content Writer jobs in Kansas City, MO

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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$19–$45/hr
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Key Account Sales Manager

Dairy Farmers of America · Kansas City, KS

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead and grow our foodservice and dairy ingredient sales portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and executing strat…

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Marketing Manager - Aviation & Federal

Burns & McDonnell · Kansas City, MO

DescriptionThe Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and implementing the A&F marketing strategy, pursuit strategy, and client experience strategy. This position will manage the A&F marketing team and provide lead…

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Neuromonitoring Specialist I

The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS

Position TitleNeuromonitoring Specialist IDays - Full TimeBell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Neuromonitoring Specialist I (IONM)Intraoperative Neuromonitoring is responsible for the performance of high-q…

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Structural BIM Specialist 3

HDR · Kansas City, MO

Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scopeCreate and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that disciplineTo be skilled with the sof…

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Mobile Crisis Response Specialist

Swope Health · Kansas City, MO
$2,000 per month

As a Mobile Crisis Response Specialist for Swope Health Services, you will be a part of a team of specialist who provide care for the people who need it most. Our Crisis Response Specialist is responsible for providing m…

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Drinking Water Market Sector Lead

HDR · Kansas City, MO

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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Edge Connectivity Specialist 2

HDR · Kansas City, MO

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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Freelance Senior Copywriter

Wunderman Thompson · Kansas City, MO
$65 - $80 per hour

on LinkedIn #WeAreVML. . VML Freelance Senior Copywriter / Content Designer - Experience Design Role Summary VML seeking a... ...connected content. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on writer who can develop m…

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Writer / Editor

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builder... · Kansas City, MO

Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers, AFL-CIO/CLC Writer / Editor Based in Kansas City, MO About Us:... ...as well as quick and quippy social media, advertising and web content; can flex your skills to write for…

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What content writers earn in Kansas City

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $19–$25 $39k–$52k
Mid level $25–$34 $52k–$70k
Senior $34–$45 $70k–$94k

Adjusted for the Kansas City 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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