Live job postings
125
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.02%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$30k
$30,000
Salary range
$20k – $70k
$20,000 – $70,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
SEO writing and keyword strategyContent strategy and editorial planningResearch and fact-checkingAdaptability to brand voice and toneCopy editing and proofreadingWordPress or CMS proficiencyBasic HTML and markdownSocial media content repurposingData-driven content performance analysisAI tool fluency (ChatGPT, Claude, Surfer SEO)Multimedia content coordination (video, podcast scripts)UX writing fundamentals
AI impact on this career
AI writing tools have sharply reduced demand for low-skill, high-volume content production, making it harder for entry-level writers to find work. Mid-career writers now spend more time on strategy, editing AI drafts, and ensuring original research or brand voice—tasks AI cannot fully automate. The market increasingly expects content writers to combine writing with SEO, data analysis, or campaign management, blurring the line between writer and marketer. As a result, pure 'wordsmith' roles are declining, while hybrid roles like content strategist or growth writer are growing.
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