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videos that will help mobilize students for Pennsylvania's 2026 elections. Film and edit short-ish form (up to 5 min) creative content to educate and mobilize Gen-Z on YouTube Create static content and designs that will…
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Content Writer jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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Company description 160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With over 600 thinkers, doers, and makers acr…
$175k - $275k
execution, including support for flagship customer events (Veeva Summit and Crossix Audience Day).Build and scale a multi-channel content engine (thought leadership, blog posts, site copy, videos, and infographics) to el…
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…
Role SummaryThe Senior Manager of Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing is a strategic, culturally connected marketer responsible for developing and driving integrated marketing strategies for key businesses within the A…
$154.9k - $225.3k
security, assurance, cloud-managed software, and intelligent video capabilities. Develop positioning, go-to-market plans, demonstrations, content, executive briefing materials, website experiences, and field enablement t…
and advance co-sell pursuits. Sell Adobe-enabled offerings: Position Accenture and Adobe offerings across Adobe Experience Cloud and Content Supply Chain, value realization, and Generative AI solutions. Advance opportuni…
$154.9k - $225.3k
teams to develop clear messaging and technical positioning that puts customer outcomes first. Create compelling technical product content and thought leadership to engage with the largest enterprise customers in the worl…
Agency: Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment: Department of Homeland SecuritySub agency: Region 3-ResponseSalary: Starting at $138,595 Per year (GS 14)Dates: Open 09/23/2026 to 09/29/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork…
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…
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…
documentsHave significant breadth of knowledge with ability to recommend materials, procedures and technical specifications requirements and contents, and to oversee production of completed documents and specificationsMa…
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What content writers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$39 | $59k–$81k |
| Senior | $39–$52 | $81k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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