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Content Writer jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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looking for a full-time Photographer/Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate is proficient at creating captivating and shareable content for television, social media, and mobile platforms. You must be a self-starter…
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Administrative Program Assistant Division of Children and Families--Louisiana Supreme Court The Judicial Administrator’s Office of the Louisiana Supreme Court seeks an Administrative Program Assistant to provide speciali…
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email, SMS, social media, public relations, events, and traditional media. ~ Develop seasonal marketing calendars, campaign plans, content schedules, and project timelines. ~ Protect and strengthen the Mignon Faget brand…
, flighting, and performance optimization Brief, guide, and manage creative development in partnership with internal design and content teams; develop and implement testing and segmentation strategies Ensure work is stra…
source tool, or a longform guide on customizing your desktop environment, we want to hear from you. XDA is looking for a Linux Writer to cover the latest in Linux news, distro reviews, command-line tutorials, open-source…
campaign structuring and other areas of Facebook/paid media to meet client goals. * Assist in the development of effective ad copy, content, and guide creative on ideal assets. * Be responsible for setting goals per clie…
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What content writers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $39k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Senior | $34–$45 | $70k–$94k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans 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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