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Content Writer jobs in Washington, DC
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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$25–$60/hr
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Content Development Editor - Washington Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 80,000.00 USD Annual Join our small and very friendly team at the Royal Society of Chemistry as a Content Development Editor and become a key ambassado…
Agency: Customs and Border ProtectionDepartment: Department of Homeland SecuritySub agency: Office of CommissionerSalary: Starting at $173,968 Per year (GS 15)Dates: Open 09/28/2026 to 10/02/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork t…
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Agency: Treasury, Departmental OfficesDepartment: Department of the TreasurySub agency: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)Salary: Starting at $102,415 Per year (GS 12-13)Dates: Open 09/24/2026 to 10/08/2026Schedule:…
Agency: Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationDepartment: Department of LaborSub agency: Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP)Salary: Starting at $143,913 Per year (GS 14)Dates: Open 09/23/2026 to 10/02/2026Sc…
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading CommissionDepartment: Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsSalary: Starting at $106,910 Per year (CT 11-12)Dates: Open 09/18/2026 to 10/02/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: Perman…
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$45 - $50 per hour
Must have skills: Marketo AEP (Adobe Experience Platform), AJO (Adobe Journey Optimizer) AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Detailed Job Description: Experience in marketing automation operations, end-to-end lead flow manage…
Digital Content Editor KeenLogic is seeking a Digital Content Editor to join our team supporting the U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill. This position will support the Office of the Chief Administrative Office…
GoVirtual360 is hiring a full-time in-house content writer who has 3-4 years of experience in writing for software or IT companies. ** Only candidates who submit portfolios will be considered. Please submit your portfoli…
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What content writers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$94k |
| Senior | $45–$60 | $94k–$125k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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Junior Content Writer
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Content Writer
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Senior Content Writer
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Content Editor
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Head of Content
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