Freelance Writing Jobs in the United States
Antioch University
Seattle, WA
Written responses are based on a hierarchy of needs: first, alignment with the assignment; second, higher-order concerns such as organization, information development, focus, and integration of source material; third, suggestions for lower-order concerns such as sentence structure, word choice, grammar, and syntax. The consultant should be an effective collaborator and communicator, interested in supporting other AU students’ growth as writers, and interested in joining the conversation about composition/writing center theory and practice.
LPA, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities include editing our quarterly magazine, Catalyst; writing regular features and thought leadership articles; managing a team of freelance writers; and developing editorial strategies in alignment with the fast-growing firm’s business goals, brand campaigns and marketing priorities. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreementand/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Surya Inc
White, GA
Surya Inc.’s thoughtfully curated design-forward furniture, rugs, textiles, lighting, wall decor and accents are available worldwide through leading retailers, interior designers, and online stores. Work with marketing, e-commerce, and product teams to develop multi-channel assets (including email campaigns, social, direct mail, packaging, showrooms).
Society for Scholarly Publishing
Novato, CA
This includes negotiating contracts and working with freelance writers, suggesting plot revisions, editing copy to a particular reading level (using Lexile and in-house leveling system), securing the services of illustrators, cover designers, and working with design and production staff. The Senior Developmental Editor shepherds five-book sets of fiction and nonfiction from story idea to publication, with each manuscript running from 1,000 to 6,000 words, depending on level.
IUGO Mobile Entertainment
Boston, MA
As a content marketer, you will play an important role in creating assets that educate and showcase the capabilities and value proposition of CKEditor to our audience of developers, application architects, product owners and managers, and technology leaders. blogs, videos/scripts, whitepapers/ebooks/infographics, micro-content, etc.) that develops a compelling and engaging narrative for the key audience segments (software engineers, product owners, software engineering leaders, technology decision makers).
IUGO Mobile Entertainment
Boston, MA
Oversee the creation of high-quality technical content (blogs, guides, webinars, demos, videos) that educates and inspires developers to build with TinyMCE, CKEditor, ButterCMS, and Uploadcare. You’ll work cross-functionally to position our products as must-haves for developers building modern content experiences, while cultivating thriving ecosystems around each brand.
XQ
Oakland, CA
Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications, Product, Research & Data, and Schools teams to guide the creation of content, including supporting editorial needs related to events and activations, new product launches, board materials, and other ad hoc initiatives. Manage content production workflows, from ideation to publication, including overseeing and mentoring a team of freelance writers and editors to create high-quality journalism-style content across channels.
Xqsuperschool
Los Angeles, CA
Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications, Product, Research & Data, and Schools teams to guide the creation of content, including supporting editorial needs related to events and activations, new product launches, board materials, and other ad hoc initiatives. Manage content production workflows, from ideation to publication, including overseeing and mentoring a team of freelance writers and editors to create high-quality journalism-style content across channels.
Sparks Group
$41 - $46 HOUR
Washington, DC
Write clear, concise, and persuasive content for various platforms, including websites, blogs, social media, emails and marketing materials. 5+ years of demonstrated copywriting, writing and/or editorial experience, within an advertising agency or in-house design team preferred.
Sparks Group
Herndon, VA
Edit, refine, and organize communications materials (e.g., presentations, one-pagers, infographics, invitations) to ensure clarity, visual appeal, and alignment with company messaging and brand identity. Reporting to the Head of Content, the role helps drive employee engagement, reinforces the company’s values, and supports communications efforts that promote internal brand relevance and pride in the company’s mission.
Sparks Group
$60000 - $80000 YEAR
Washington, DC
We’re looking for an experienced Web Content Specialist to join a Washington, DC based international think tank and media research organization focusing on the Middle East. In addition to managing web content, you will manage email marketing campaigns, to include but not limited to creating email templates and managing email distribution lists.
Sparks Group
Tysons, VA
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Digital Marketing Director to lead the strategy, development, and execution of B2B digital marketing efforts for a market research company. 6–10+ years of B2B digital marketing experience with a track record of creating and executing successful demand generation strategies with a focus on digital campaigns and account-based marketing (ABM).
Trigyn Technologies Inc
$320 - $340 DAY
New York City, NY
The Content Editor will be responsible for the following tasks: • Content Editing: Edit and refine written materials, including course scripts, training manuals, eLearning modules, learner guides, assessments, and any other instructional content to ensure clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness. • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with instructional design principles, learning management systems (LMS), and eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate) is a plus.
Trigyn Technologies Inc
$86 - $92 DAY
New York City, NY
To ensure the successful delivery of multimedia products, the Media Producer/Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for the following: • Collaborative Content Development: Work closely with the designated focal point to identify content priorities, co-develop video concepts, and refine scripts to align with strategic messaging and objectives. This service is required to augment the capabilities of the group responsible for enhancing operational capabilities, specifically in multimedia productions related to best practice and learning and development programs.
PCN Entertainment Group Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Trend Analysis: Stay informed about the latest trends in luxury nightlife, fashion, and lifestyle to ensure the magazine remains at the forefront of the industry. Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, design, and digital teams to create cohesive campaigns and enhance the magazine’s reach across various platforms.
Integrated Resources Inc.
San Jose, CA
Senior content manager that leverages strong writing, user experience, and editorial skills to craft a variety of deliverables . Interfaces with PMs, Engineers, subject matter experts, and technical and design professionals to ensure consistency and clarity of message. Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms.
Integrated Resources Inc.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
The Associate Director - Medical Writing will be the designated Lead Medical Writer for approximately 3 Neuroscience or General Medicine Programs, responsible for providing support and direction to staff and contractors on these programs. As the lead writer, the incumbent ensures the timely completion, accuracy, and quality of all clinical and submission documentation throughout the compounds' lifecycle.
DeWinter Group
San Francisco, CA
The Marketing Copywriter and Editor plays a dynamic and collaborative role, partnering with teams across the organization, including Integrated Marketing, Brand Marketing, Sales, Communications, Product Marketing Management (PMM), Engineering, and Legal. In this role, you’ll report directly to the Head of Copywriting, Writing Studio, with a dotted line to the Head of Content Strategy on the Integrated Marketing team, whom you’ll support as a dedicated partner—ensuring the quality, consistency, and impact of their written content.
Freelance Writing Jobs Overview
Writing is vital to communication. Whether writing is for brands, blogs, newspapers, research papers, books, magazines, pamphlets, or instruction manuals, its purpose is to present important information in a clear way that's easy for the intended audience to understand. Although there are many staff writing positions within publications and on marketing and communications teams, many writers opt to go freelance to have more control over their workload, schedules, and assignments. Businesses across industries hire for freelance writing jobs during busy seasons or for substantial yet temporary projects. Freelance writers don't need any specific education or credentials—just a laptop and a love of language.
Freelance writing jobs can be long term, short term, assignment based, or contract based. Some freelance writers work from home, while others briefly join an internal team's office. As a writer, you'll choose or receive an assignment, conduct factual research, write copy, present drafts to editors, and work with editors to form the finished product.
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Freelance Writer Education and Skills
A college education isn't necessary to become a freelance writer, but many writers have a bachelor's degree in writing, literature, English, communications, or journalism. As long as you have excellent writing skills and are creative, a critical thinker, and have more determination than ink, you have what it takes to be a freelance writer.
As a freelance writer, you'll want to hone your craft by writing every day for your high school or college paper or your own personal blog. Familiarity with different style guides, the principles of search engine optimization, and the basics of HTML and CSS will also help you to be successful. Learn more about how to be a freelancer in this Monster article.
Update Your Freelance Writer Resume
We know you're a great writer, but sometimes even the best battle with writer's block. Don't let the struggle to find the right words stop you from writing that outstanding resume. Instead, use Monster's resume samples and writing tips as inspiration. Although not every freelance writing job will ask for a cover letter, when they do, treat it like a writing sample. A cover letter is a chance to introduce your unique voice and show off your creativity. Triple-check your spelling and grammar—you don't want to apply to a writing job and miss simple mistakes. Check out our sample cover letters and advice for writing cover letters for help along the way.
Don't forget to assemble your best and most recent work into a writing portfolio to submit alongside your other application materials. For more tips, check out his article on how to build a portfolio.
Interviewing for a Freelance Writing Job
Depending on the type of freelance writing jobs you're applying to, you might receive an invitation for an interview. A job interview is the perfect time to elaborate on your background and let your personality shine through. But as a writer, you might feel like you'd do a better job impressing your possible future employer through the written word rather than the spoken word. Not to worry—Monster has put together helpful interview tips and likely interview questions that you can use to prepare strong answers ahead of time. Feel free to write down your responses first before practicing them out loud.
How Much Do Freelance Writing Jobs Pay?
The advantage of being a freelance writer is that you can set your rates, whether they're hourly or by project or word count. The more experience you have and the more extensive your portfolio is, the higher your rate should be. Keep in mind that as a contractor, you'll need to put aside some money out of every paycheck for self-employment taxes. The median salary for a writer in the U.S. is $25.19 per hour. Use our Salary Guide figure out what you might earn in your area.
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