Design & Creative · Milwaukee, WI

Content Writer jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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–$46/hr
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Certified Parent Peer Specialist (Wraparound)

Wisconsin Community Services · Milwaukee, WI
$18 - $24 per hour

Certified Parent Peer Specialist (Wraparound) Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Join the WCS Team At WCS, our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integ…

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Tactical Sourcing Specialist

Metso Corporation · Brookfield, WI

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.Our s…

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Commercial Banking Client Representative

Union Bank of California · Brookfield, WI
$28.99 - $35.43 per hour

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, al…

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Account Director

Jones Lang LaSalle · Milwaukee, WI
$170k - $210k

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring…

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PTC Windchill Consulting Manager

Deloitte · Milwaukee, WI
$141k - $278.3k

Position Summary We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply C…

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Manager, Upgrade Proposals

Metso Corporation · Brookfield, WI

Upgrade Proposals Manager, Crushing Service ProductsIntroductionWe are seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Crushing Service Products Business Line team.In this role, you will lead a global team of three Proposal Engin…

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Senior Concept & Insights Trend Manager

Kohl's · Menomonee Falls, WI

social and cultural movements, consumer behavior, and trend intelligence resourcesOwn deep research and deliver inspiring, actionable content tailored to category and business strategies.Partner with Design, Merchandisin…

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Technical Writer

ABB · New Berlin, WI · Full-time

Quality & Operations Excellence Manager __ As a Technical Writer supporting ABB's Motion Drive Products business, you will turn... ...stakeholders to gather technical information and translate complex content into clear,…

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Technical Writer, Manufacturing

System One · Cudahy, WI · Temporary
$32 - $38 per hour

Job Title: Technical Writer, Manufacturing Location: Cudahy, WI Type: Long-term Contract Compensation: $32.00 - $38.00 per... ...other enterprise applications). Maintain and organize digital content, ensuring documentati…

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Marketing Specialist

FACE FOUNDRIÉ · Brookfield, WI · Part-time
$20 per hour

ll Do: Local Event Execution: Plan and execute events including partnerships, pop-ups, and community outreach. Social Media & Content: Create engaging content, capture in-store moments, and connect with our local audienc…

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What content writers earn in Milwaukee

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $19–$25 $40k–$52k
Mid level $25–$34 $52k–$71k
Senior $34–$46 $71k–$95k

Adjusted for the Milwaukee 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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