Writer Jobs in Virginia

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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S.B. Ballard Construction Company

Proposal Writer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the entire proposal process from research, writing, design, and edit through final submission with ensuring the delivery of a quality...

Social Media Manager/Content Creator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 8 hours ago

Social Media Manager & Content Creator for a local Residential Contractor based out of Chesapeake, VA. We specialize in outdoor living, and have a service radius of 70 miles. Part-time / Hybrid...

Proposal Specialist II

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Serve as lead writer/editor for, at least, cover letters, resumes and past performance sections for proposals....

DMV Social Media Strategist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Title: DMV Social Media Strategist, Position No. 03346 State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV Hiring Range: Minimum Salary of $63,360, Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: 5 Agency: Department of...

Video/Static Social Media Content Creator

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

W2 ONLY. 12+ month contract. Likely to extend. Client: A major global corporation and the leader in their industry with annual revenue over $90B and employing over 250,000. NOTE: PLEASE PROVIDE AN...

Senior Technical Writer/Solutions Developer

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Technical Writer/Solutions Developer is responsible for researching and documenting internal information and to draft clear, concise, accurate, and compliant responses to Request for Information...

Sr. Copywriter - Wealth Management

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

Our client, in the wealth management space, is seeking an experienced long-form writer for their in-house advertising agency....

Technical Application & Proposal Specialist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

Technical Application & Proposal Specialist At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on...

Digital Content Strategist/Editor

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Content Strategist is an experienced writer, editor, and strategic thinker who thoroughly understands online and print marketing channels....

Web Content Strategist, Data Center Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 11 days ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Associate Copywriter, Advancement

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and...

Content Creator Needed Photo/Video Shoot for Restaurant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago

un Content Creator Needed - Photo/Video Shoot for Restaurant (Arlington) compensation: $100-$300 Content Creator Needed - Photo/Video Shoot for Restaurant (Arlington VA) We're looking for a local...

Brand Marketing Content Specialist - US Based Remote

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 20 days ago

The Specialist, Brand Marketing Content will be responsible for supporting content and branding strategies within the Coldwell Banker brand marketing team. This role reports directly to the Sr....

Senior Copywriter, Lifecycle and Brand

  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago

Senior Copywriter, Lifecycle and Brand Location: Remote, United States, United States **Description** Dodge Construction Network(Dodge)is looking for a Senior Copywriter, Lifecycle and Brand to...

Remote Work

Copywriter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 days ago

Microsoft Office, including applying styles and using templates Working knowledge of HIPAA, Sunshine Protection Act, and other healthcare-specific regulations Certification by the American Medical Writers...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Writer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Writer Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Writers in Virginia 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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