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Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human firs…
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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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Industry Advanced Manufacturing At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational ad…
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are…
$43.5 per hour
Job Title: Technical Writer II Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $43.50/hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking a Technical Writer II to support manufacturing operat…
ElCentro Milagro is the only Latino Arts, Culture & Heritage Centerin Portland, OR. We are professional, agile, innovative and ourmissionis to provide extraordinary Latino theatre, culture and artseducation experiences f…
$36 - $65 per hour
Job Title: Copywriter (Remote) Company: Point B Job Overview Point B is a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation seeking a talented and creative Copywriter to join our team. This is a full-time, fully remote position,…
Directive Consulting is the leading B2B marketing agency for brands that are serious about the metrics that matter most. With over a decade of expertise and 420+ B2B brands under our belt, we've earned our reputation on…
$158k
In 1968, Stewart Brand published the Whole Earth Catalog — a now-iconic publication that inspired generations of builders to think differently about what they could create. Decades later, Steve Jobs would call it “one of…
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In the early 1900s, advertising pioneer Helen Lansdowne Resor helped popularize a new idea: people are more likely to pay attention to something that genuinely interests them than something that simply asks for their att…
awareness and engagement. ~ Experience in B2B technology, fintech, payments, SaaS, or related industries is preferred. ~ Strong copywriting, storytelling, and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex topic…
KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Group Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Digital Content Producer who will assist with the Assignment Desk . ROLE: This role is responsible for updating the…
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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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