Design & Creative · Sacramento, CA

Content Writer jobs in Sacramento, CA

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–$52/hr
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$70k
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Legal Operations Assistant

Dahl Law Group · Sacramento, CA
$22 - $28 per hour

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Operations Assistant to join our team. This person will play a vital role in supporting legal operations, including billing, scheduling, client follow-up, and admin…

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Content Marketing Manager

Nashville Public Radio · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$85k - $110k

Public Policy Board and members from the public and private sectors. Opportunity And Position Description In this position, the Content Marketing Manager is part of a passionate and collaborative organization that is cha…

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Story Desk Editor

TEGNA · Sacramento, CA · Full-time

embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily ed…

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Marketing Manager

York Law Corporation · Sacramento, CA
$80k - $120k

marketing strategy planning and implementation, including but not limited to hiring/managing vendors and employees, campaign strategies, content creation, digital marketing, market research, and performance analytics whi…

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Digital Media Specialist

Rose, Klein & Marias · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$71.51k

is maintaining and building ALDF’s digital presence across websites and paid advertising channels. The role coordinates and builds content on aldf.org and other subsites, including advocacy and campaign pages and online…

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Inside Marketing Coordinator

Aspire General Insurance · Rancho Cordova, CA · Full-time

: Aspire General Insurance Services LLC, a leading non-standard, CA auto insurance company is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This position performs essential functions…

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Market Manager - Northern California

Lotlinx · West Sacramento, CA
$85k

Job Description Job Description Since our founding in 2012, Lotlinx has consistently pioneered advancements in the automotive landscape. We specialize in empowering automobile dealers and manufacturers by providing cutti…

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Digital Content Producer

CBS News and Stations · West Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$70.3k - $80k

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to... ...ability to react quickly as news develops You are a skilled writer who can pro…

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Digital content Producer

Nexstar Media · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$24 per hour

Content Producer FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Content Producer, responsible for the discove…

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Marketing Manager

Specialty Motorsports · Sacramento, CA

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Paid time off Job Description: Specialty Motorsports, a leading provider of top-tier powersports vehicles and accessories, is looking for an…

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Director Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics

Irvine Technology Corporation · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$130k - $155k

Director Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics (Hybrid) The Director of Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics is responsible for helping lead the company's enterprise-wide data insights. This role oversees th…

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What content writers earn in Sacramento

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$28 $45k–$59k
Mid level $28–$39 $59k–$81k
Senior $39–$52 $81k–$108k

Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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