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Content Writer jobs in San Francisco, 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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$28–$67/hr
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landing pages, email, paid social, and other performance creative - Script longer-form campaign films, founder videos, and branded content - Develop hooks, concepts, and messaging angles for performance creative - Balanc…
$2,600 - $3,400 per week
September 30, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Write clear, purposeful, and on-brand copy across digital product surfaces, including UX content, interface writing, onboarding flows, notifications, error states, and transactional…
$80k - $105k
At Highwire, a Content Creator & Copywriter is a dynamic and adaptable member of the Content team who develops and executes creative work across multiple disciplines. This role contributes to social media strategies that…
$134k - $168k
Foundation Models for Physical AI that will redefine the future of automation. As a Technical Writer on the Physical AI team, you will create and maintain the training content that keeps our global operations running. Wo…
$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…
$115k - $170k
About the role We’re seeking a detail-oriented Technical Docs Writer who can take complex technical concepts and transform them into... ..., technical specifications, and other product-related content. Collaborate with T…
$87k - $96k
re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. About the Team: Technical writers in the Content Experience organization at Salesforce produce documentation and user assistanc…
$164k - $246k
help shape and scale our copywriting practice, mentoring future writers and influencing how the function evolves. This role reports to... ...copy, executive storytelling, sales materials, and social content. - Push beyon…
$130k - $165k
About the Role Content is one of Descript's most powerful channels—but only when it's strategic, original, and built to reach the right... ...discovery, and supports both brand and demand. Being a great writer is the bas…
$140k - $185k
TECHNICAL WRITER You'll own how developers learn to use Firecrawl. Great docs are one of the biggest reasons developers pick a tool... ...rely on - Turn complex, technical functionality into content that gets someone to…
growing accounts; responsible for the operational execution and performance tracking of Thirdlove’s social media channels, ensuring content is published accurately, reporting is maintained, and performance insights are s…
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What content writers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $77k–$105k |
| Senior | $50–$67 | $105k–$140k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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 Editor
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