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Content Writer jobs in Portland, OR
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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$22–$53/hr
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$72k
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Industry Advanced Manufacturing At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for...
$43.5 per hour
Job Title: Technical Writer II Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation:... ...diagrams, layouts, and verbal requirements to improve technical content. ~ Support continuous im…
at Milagro, and outin the field with our education team. Spanish speakers encouraged toapply! In addition to creating some weekly content, using Milagro’sstyle guides, the candidate will also be responsible for replying…
$36 - $65 per hour
words, responsible for crafting clear, compelling, and on-brand content across a wide range of marketing and communication channels.... ...Qualifications * Proven professional experience as a Copywriter, Content Writer,…
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recreate Brand’s work, but it’s a great reminder that the best content doesn’t just answer questions — it expands how people think, build... ...contributor role. We’re looking for more than a great writer and editor (tho…
answer to revenue. That system spans everything from Paid Media and Content Marketing, to PR and Paid Social, to Marketplace and Lifecycle... ...to the client 4. Strategists will work closely with content writers and des…
$129k - $145k
that principle creatively. Mercury’s Stories team is hiring a Content Marketer to help create, distribute, and amplify exceptional... ...and business building. If this sounds like you... A strong writer and creative thin…
Digital, Advertising, Public Relations, IT) * Manage all on-line digital optimization and search functions including SEO, SEM, PPC, content listings, meta search, and search words efficiency. * Responsible for overseeing…
owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Digital Content Producer who will assist with the Assignment Desk . ROLE: This... ...experience in digital content and journalism Clever headline writer that gets…
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What content writers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
| Mid level | $29–$39 | $61k–$82k |
| Senior | $39–$53 | $82k–$110k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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
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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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