$28.9 - $36.1 per hour
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
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Copywriter jobs in Sacramento, CA
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–$65/hr
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We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Marketing Manager to support the planning, execution, and optimization of marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, and live events . This role combines strategic marketing, event…
$95k - $105k
Description Our team is engaged, driven and excited about the work we do. We’re bringing big ideas to life daily and are looking for talented individuals to grow with us. Does this sound like you? About The Role As a dig…
Additional Location(s): US-CA-Modesto Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by wo…
: Aspire General Insurance Services LLC, a leading non-standard, CA auto insurance company is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This position performs essential functions…
As a Red Bull Student Marketeer, you are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world. Reporting to the local Field Marketing Specialist (FMS), you will learn Red Bull’s target…
As the Student Marketeer Team Lead (SMTL), you will support the Field Marketing Specialist (FMS) in driving brand image and product trial in your market, in addition to your role as a Student Marketeer (SM). Your primary…
Commercial Services Videographer/Editor Sacramento The Lifestyle & Commercial Videographer/Editor will script and produce compelling visual commercials for our lifestyle show and on-location client commercials as well as…
$70.3k - $80k
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becomin…
$24 per hour
Content Producer FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Content Producer, responsible for the discove…
$71.51k
Term of Employment: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Digital Media Manager Union : Bargaining Unit Position, Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) Location: Remote (U.S. Based) Who We Are The Animal Legal Defense Fu…
$130k - $155k
Director Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics (Hybrid) The Director of Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics is responsible for helping lead the company's enterprise-wide data insights. This role oversees th…
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What copywriters earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $52k–$67k |
| Mid level | $34–$47 | $70k–$97k |
| Senior | $47–$65 | $97k–$135k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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Copy Lead / Associate Creative Director
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