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Copywriter jobs in Washington, DC
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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$29–$75/hr
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Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threa…
Technical Writer Location: On Site (DC - VACO) Department: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Minimum Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Ability to pass a background check Military Veteran…
$80k - $95k
At Highwire, a Content Creator & Copywriter is a dynamic and adaptable member of the Content team who develops and executes creative work across multiple disciplines. This role contributes to social media strategies that…
Join the Nalley Consulting team as a Content Editor. Position: Content Editor Location: JBAB, Washington, DC LCAT: Mid Required clearance and polygraph: Active TS/SCI and current CI poly conducted within the past seven y…
$4,500 - $6,000 per month
is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. The role: Social Media Copywriter. You thrive at the intersection of creativity, brand voice, and detail-orientation…
$85k - $105k
navigating a crisis, or persuading and mobilizing an audience, we don't just break through. We break new ground. We're hiring a copywriter who can write across formats — headlines, scripts, social posts, memes, blog copy…
$100k - $125k
published content Manage the content pipeline from ideation through briefing, drafting/editing, review, and publish Partner with copywriters and AI-assisted drafting workflows, maintaining a strong editorial quality bar…
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 copywriters earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$38 | $60k–$78k |
| Mid level | $39–$54 | $81k–$112k |
| Senior | $54–$75 | $112k–$156k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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Junior Copywriter
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Copywriter
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Senior Copywriter
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Copy Lead / Associate Creative Director
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