Writer Jobs in Illinois

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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Social Media Strategist

  • Campus, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Campus, IL
  • 1 day ago

Social Media Strategist Bowling Green State University, United States about 17 hours ago Location: Campus, ILLINOIS Job Type: FullTime Summary The social strategist will assist the Assistant...

Proposal Specialist III

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Content Strategist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Bank is seeking a marketing content strategist to lead and execute marketing strategy for a project team that is migrating content from an acquired business-to-business brand to usbank.com....

Economics & Investments Content Creator for Social Media.

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the...

UX Writer / Content Strategist - T1410463-DN_11-4658

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Our client, an industry leader in the financial space, is looking to hire a UX Writer / Content Strategist...

Senior Proposal Specialist

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 3 days ago

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm serving clients nationwide. As a Senior Proposal Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving our success across...

UX Writer / Content Strategist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Our client, an industry leader in the financial space, is looking to hire a UX Writer / Content Strategist on a long-term contract basis....

B2B Social Media Copywriter - 1408407LMM_11-4658

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Our client, a management consulting firm, is looking for a Social Media Copywriter for a part - time...

B2B Social Media Copywriter

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a management consulting firm, is looking for a Social Media Copywriter for a part - time remote contract. This person will be working on social media content exclusively and will have...

Marketing Content Specialist

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 6 days ago

Work with a writer to refine and polish content as part of the website transition project. Ensure all updates are completed promptly and accurately....

Digital Content Creator (R50028217)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR Job Number: R50028217 Brand: Fox TV Stations Job Type: Digital Location Type: Onsite Experience Level: Experienced Hires Location: Chicago, Illinois Job Posting Date: March...

Freelance Content Creator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

role will include shooting your own video and photography content designed for digital marketing including placements on websites, paid ads, organic TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest...

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

Sr Copywriter

  • Northfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Northfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Under general guidance, write copy for complex marketing campaigns that will leverage a wide range of media, such as advertising, brochures, catalog, direct mail, sales scripts and web....

Digital Content Creator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest...

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Salary for Writer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMarketing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Writers in Illinois 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
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%


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