Live job postings
28
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.02%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$120k
$120,000
Salary range
$60k – $120k
$60,000 – $120,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
SEO WritingContent StrategyAudience ResearchEditing and ProofreadingCMS Proficiency (e.g. WordPress)Basic HTML/CSSData Literacy (Google Analytics, Excel)Social Media CopywritingUX WritingVideo ScriptingBasic Design Tools (Canva, Figma)Project Management
AI impact on this career
AI writing tools (ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai) have commoditized low-level blog posts and generic web copy, compressing demand for entry-level writers. In Australia, agencies and in-house marketing teams now expect content writers to do more strategic work—briefing, curating, and fact-checking AI drafts—rather than producing raw copy from scratch. The 46 active postings reflect a leaner market where pure writing ability is no longer enough; candidates who can combine writing with SEO analytics, editorial planning, and brand voice management are the ones still hired.
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