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Copywriter jobs in Portland, OR
Writes the words that sell and explain, from ad headlines and landing pages to email campaigns and product copy, matching a brand's voice while moving readers to act.
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$25–$66/hr
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We are hiring a Women’s Health Strategic Account Manager (SAM) to join Natera! The Strategic Account Manager works with the local women’s health sales team to develop and execute strategies to increase Natera testing in…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area. Range may be different in other markets.Meet the Team Cisco Networki…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area - other markets will have a different range. Meet the Team At Cisco,…
$28.99 - $35.43 per hour
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, al…
As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving and achieving specific sales goals by managing the business relationship of strategic accounts for our OEM segment. You will be utilizing all resources to maxi…
$204.4k - $258.4k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/01/2026Note: While this is a remote position, we are seeking candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Seattle Metro area in order to support customers onsite…
$85k - $90k
Account Executive - ConstructionPosition OverviewWe're looking for a driven, activity-focused hunter to join our Construction sales team. This is an outbound-heavy role built for someone who thrives on prospecting, build…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Empower the Next Generation to End Factory Farming What would it mean to dedicate your time, talent, and energy to creating a more just and sustainable food system? New Roots Institute is a growing nonprofit dedicated to…
Company Overview: Xnurta is an AI-powered ad management platform for brands, se llers, a nd agencies, on Amazon and beyond. We deliver exceptional advertising performance through AI-powered ad technology, advanced analyt…
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What copywriters earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
| Mid level | $35–$48 | $72k–$99k |
| Senior | $48–$66 | $99k–$138k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Persuasive writingBrand voice and toneHeadline and hook writingEditing and proofreadingA/B testing copySEO basicsResearch and interviewingCollaboration with designers
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a piece in your portfolio and the thinking behind it.
Explain the audience, the single message you chose, and lines you cut. Editing decisions impress more than clever phrases.
How do you learn and match a brand voice you have never written in?
Describe studying existing copy, style guides, and customer language, then writing samples and calibrating with feedback.
How do you approach writing a headline?
Mention writing many options, leading with the reader's benefit, and testing where possible rather than trusting one draft.
Tell me about copy you wrote that measurably performed. What made it work?
Bring one example with numbers, like conversion or open-rate lift, and a plain-language theory of why it worked.
How do you handle feedback that flattens your copy?
Show that you separate voice from ego: defend clarity and strategy with reasons, and concede on taste.
How do you use AI tools in your writing process, if at all?
Be candid and specific. Employers want writers who use tools for drafts and research while owning judgment, voice, and facts.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For copywriters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Your resume is a writing sample; make every bullet tight, concrete, and free of filler.
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Link a portfolio organized by format, such as ads, email, and web, with results noted where you have them.
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Quantify performance, like click-through or conversion lift from copy tests you ran.
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Name the industries you have written for, since domain familiarity often decides between finalists.
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Show range across the funnel, from awareness campaigns to checkout microcopy.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Copywriter
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Copy Lead / Associate Creative Director
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