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Content Writer jobs in Richmond, VA

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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$20–$48/hr
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Program Specialist Customer Success

Century Distribution Systems · Glen Allen, VA

Description: The Program Specialist Customer Success works as an independent professional with extensive knowledge of the supply chain management activities and services provided by Century Distribution Systems. The indi…

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Safety Specialist

The Planet Group · Richmond, VA
$55 - $58.62 per hour

Safety Specialist Pay Rate: $55-$58.62/hr Location: Richmond, VA Per Diem offered Summary: The Safety Specialist serves as an Owner Safety Representative (OSR) supporting construction activities on utility scale solar an…

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Engineering Account Specialist

Alfa Laval · Richmond, VA
$100k - $115k

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resource…

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Documentation Specialist

ABB · Richmond, VA · Full-time

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the w…

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Noise Specialist 2

HDR · Glen Allen, VA

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…

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Outdoor Marketing Representative

Weed Man · Richmond, VA · Full-time
$17 - $20 per hour

We are hiring door-to-door marketing representatives to connect with potential new customers. NO SELLING REQUIRED! Our reps will be canvassing neighborhoods offering free, no-obligation lawn care quotes. The full-time po…

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$36 per hour

Job Description The Technical Writer partners with Training and Operations to create, maintain, and improve Standard Work documentation that supports a safe, productive, and highly skilled workforce. This role ensures lo…

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What content writers earn in Richmond

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $20–$26 $42k–$54k
Mid level $26–$36 $54k–$74k
Senior $36–$48 $74k–$99k

Adjusted for the Richmond 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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