Job description template

Writer Job Description Template

A copy-ready writer job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows writers earn a median of $76,910 ($36.98/hour); the middle 50% earn $58,230–$101,950.

Job title

Writer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable writer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will research topics, write drafts and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Research topics
  • Write drafts
  • Revise
  • Pitch ideas
  • Meet deadlines
  • Work with editors
  • Market work
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Working knowledge of writing and research
  • Discipline and creativity
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • MFA in creative writing
  • Copywriting course
  • Grant writing certificate
  • Experience with word processors

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Editing
  • SEO
  • Pitching
  • Persistence
  • Curiosity

Work environment and schedule

Writers work at home, in offices and on location. Flexible, deadline-driven hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a writer job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Writer” is the clearest; alternates include Author, Copywriter, Content Writer.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a writer so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Writer training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Writer hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing