Writer Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Writer in the marketing industry plays a crucial role in creating engaging, persuasive, and coherent content to promote a company's products or services. This content can take various forms such as blog posts, articles, social media updates, email newsletters, white papers, and sales proposals. The goal of a marketing writer's work is to attract potential customers, educate them about the company's offerings, and persuade them to take desired actions such as making a purchase or subscribing to a newsletter.

Important skills for a marketing writer include strong writing and editing abilities, SEO knowledge, creativity, research skills, and the ability to understand and connect with the target audience. Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms is often required. Certifications such as a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field can be beneficial. Additionally, certifications in content marketing or digital marketing from institutions like HubSpot or Google can give candidates an edge. Before becoming a marketing writer, a person might have roles such as a Content Creator, Copywriter, or Social Media Specialist.

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Worldwide Content Strategist

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and...

Content Creator, Executive Communications, Global Partner RM Sales

  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago

The application deadline is, July 13th, 2025. *Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. *Location preferred: West Coast...

Content Strategist, Help Center Team

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Content Strategist, Help Center Team Sunnyvale, CA Bellevue, WA Austin, TX Menlo Park, CA Seattle, WA New York, NY Remote, US Full Time+ 6 moreFull Time - Hide Meta Global Operations Content...

Videographer/Photographer Needed for Baseball Content Creator

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

un Videographer/Photographer Needed for Baseball Content Creator (oakland downtown) compensation: TBD Hi Bay Area creatives! I'm a baseball content creator and I'm looking for a skilled and...

Social Media Content Creator

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Our client, a dynamic and innovative marketing organization, is seeking a Social Media Content Creator to join their team. As a Social Media Content Creator, you will be part of the Corporate...

Content Creator, Biology (12 Month, Fixed Contract)

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 26 days ago

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental...

Content Strategist, Security Marketing

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Provide strategic support for events, launches and marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with broader marketing goals and are informed by analytics....

Content Strategist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Content Strategist Genesis10 life insurance, 401(k), remote work United States, California, Sunnyvale Jun 09, 2025 Genesis10 is currently seeking a Content Strategist with our client in their...

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Content Marketing Writer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

This role acts as project manager and content creator, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns with team members and evaluating the campaigns to improve future efforts....

Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and event support to enhance market visibility Develop and execute internal and external communications including newsletters, press releases...

UX Content Strategist (Mandarin)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position UX Content Strategist Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Contract - 1 year with likely of Extension and full time Pay rate - $40- $44/hr Bilingual - Fluent in English and Mandarin -...

Content Strategist, Security

  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Provide strategic support for events, launches and marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with broader marketing goals and are informed by analytics....

Proposal Specialist II

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Proposal Specialist II 09 Months Contract Westford, MA 100% remote position. Responsibilities: Program management of partner-facing requests for proposals, requests for information, an invitation...

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Salary for Writer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Writers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.7%
Master's Degree
23.5%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%


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