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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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We are hiring a Women’s Health Strategic Account Manager (SAM) to join Natera! The Strategic Account Manager works with the local women’s health sales team to develop and execute strategies to increase Natera testing in…
$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…
$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…
$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…
$204.4k - $258.4k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/01/2026Note: While this is a remote position, we are seeking candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Seattle Metro area in order to support customers onsite…
As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving and achieving specific sales goals by managing the business relationship of strategic accounts for our OEM segment. You will be utilizing all resources to maxi…
$85k - $90k
Account Executive - ConstructionPosition OverviewWe're looking for a driven, activity-focused hunter to join our Construction sales team. This is an outbound-heavy role built for someone who thrives on prospecting, build…
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…
setup, creative rotation, and performance monitoring. Help maintain and update the organization's website, including publishing new content, formatting, optimizing, and ensuring pages reflect current programs and messagi…
Company Overview: Xnurta is an AI-powered ad management platform for brands, se llers, a nd agencies, on Amazon and beyond. We deliver exceptional advertising performance through AI-powered ad technology, advanced analyt…
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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
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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