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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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$91k
Median, full-time
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GDP is a creative marketing agency in San Francisco. We combine strategy, editorial, design, and advertising to help ambitious companies turn big ideas into market momentum. We're looking for a Copywriter to join our tea…
ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environmentYou have hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate research, content development, experimentation, and execution, including AI prototyping tools to…
$175k - $215k
Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.Experience leading or supporting product launches, creating sales enablement materials, customer-facing content, and other go-to-market assets.Proven success of driving awareness and ado…
$110k - $170k
telling the Airwallex story and supporting the company's growth and success.What you’ll doReporting to the Director, Global Growth Content, you will own and scale Airwallex’s growth and demand generation content engine g…
$164k - $261.5k
specifically for C-suite technology and business buyers, spanning executive thought leadership, first- and third-party executive event content, influencer marketing, an external executive advisory community, message deve…
$203.5k - $274.7k
doIntegrated Marketing Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans that span seasonal brand campaigns, collaborations, site content, CRM, paid media, organic social, and influencer content. Your role wi…
$103k - $128.6k
The New BusinessMarket Development Manager (MDM) for CA manages the business development process in their respective region of the country. The goal of which is to efficiently and systematically increase Ace’s market sha…
$136k - $204k
Product Marketing Manager, New VerticalsThe OpportunityHelp expand Hinge Health access by turning complex products into clear stories, successful launches, and meaningful client adoption. As Product Marketing Manager, Ne…
$75k
Content Executive — Maverick Intelligence Maverick Intelligence is an AI startup backed by Boost VC and LAUNCH. We’re looking for a Content Executive to work directly with our founder and turn what we’re building into co…
$40 - $60 per hour
We are looking for a Content Specialist to support large-scale content conversion and migration initiatives. This is a high-volume, execution-focused role that requires exceptional organization, accuracy, and consistency…
$92.3k - $135.3k
seasonal campaigns, e-commerce, blogs, videos, store windows—everything down to the tags on the clothes. In this position, you'll create content that adheres to pre-established brand standards and work alongside Creative…
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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 Writer
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Content Editor
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