Design & Creative · San Jose, CA

Content Writer jobs in San Jose, 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–$66/hr
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$140k - $204k

Design help content experiences for users, aligned with product and support goals, informed by customer knowledge, performer/ industry data, technical capabilities and journey insights.Use knowledge of cross-product inte…

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Market Development Manager - CA

Ace Hardware Corporation · San Jose, CA
$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…

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Tech Product Marketing Manager, Amazon EC2

AmazonWebServices · Santa Clara, CA
$130.5k - $176k

product launch strategies and associated plans, including naming, target audience definition, and marketing vehicles Develop technical content including presentations, demonstrations, and reference architectures that edu…

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Field Marketing Manager

Eightfold · Santa Clara, CA

Eightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azur…

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Specialist, Affiliate Partnerships

McAfee · San Jose, CA
$85.8k - $140.96k

Role SummaryExecutes channel marketing activities and manages partner engagement by developing marketing collateral, coordinating product launch logistics, and tracking the effectiveness of partner campaigns. Maintains r…

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Head of Global Marketing Communications

Power Integrations · San Jose, CA

strategy-to-market execution layer. The Head of Global Marketing Communications converts business priorities into integrated campaigns, content, thought leadership, public relations, digital programs, events, promotions…

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Product Content Strategist & Program Lead

MW Partner · San Jose, CA

Responsibilities and duties: Develop and manage the content strategy and editorial calendar for priority evangelism narratives, demos, videos, newsletters, social content, and thought leadership. Partner with Product, Pr…

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Content Writer

Franklin Barbecue · Los Gatos, CA · Full-time, Part-time

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Content Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in writing, excellent research and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fas…

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Sponsored Content Strategist (Remote)

Cella · San Jose, CA · Temporary
$60 per hour

Compensation Range: $60-65/hrBenefits : health/vision/dental, 401k, and more ( ) On behalf of our tech client, we are seeking a Sponsored Content Strategist (Contract) to lead sponsored content workstreams across our con…

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Franklin Barbecue · Los Gatos, CA · Full-time, Part-time

2. Manage and optimize digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including email, social media, paid advertising, and content marketing. 3. Analyze digital marketing data and provide insights to inform busine…

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What content writers earn in San Jose

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $28–$37 $58k–$76k
Mid level $37–$50 $76k–$103k
Senior $50–$66 $103k–$138k

Adjusted for the San Jose 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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