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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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Job Description: MARKET MANAGER - Northern CA/South Bay POSITION DESCRIPTION Based in South Bay Area The Antinori US companies, Vinattieri 1385, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Col Solare and Antinori Napa Valley, employ indiv…
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Job Title: Technical Writer Location: Onsite San Jose, CA Duration: 12 Months (Extendable) Job Summary STAFFXPERT is Seeking an experienced Technical Writer with 5+ years of experience to develop and manage documentation…
and executing marketing strategies to drive B2B sales. You will work closely with multiple teams to create and promote compelling content, monitor performance metrics, and manage online campaigns across various platforms…
About the Role The ideal candidate will excel at generating and closing new opportunities through a consultative, value-driven sales approach. You'll be responsible for identifying and qualifying leads, driving new busin…
Job Title: PreK Math Content Teacher + Business Operations Specialist Location: San Jose , CA Job Type: Full Time Intended Start Date : ASAP About Think Academy: Think Academy US ( ), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Educa…
XP Services, Inc. is searching for a perceptive and meticulous data entry typist to draft typed documents for our company. The data entry typist will inspect job briefs and gather the applicable materials required for ea…
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Overview We’re looking for a Social Media Content Creator to bring the Aven brand to life through compelling storytelling and writing. You will represent a unified brand voice across multiple channels. The ideal candidat…
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What content writers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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Content Writer
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Content Editor
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