How much do remote writers make?

Remote writers earn $50,000-$150,000+ depending on specialization. Content writers average $58,000, copywriters $75,000, technical writers $90,000, and UX writers $115,000. Specialized B2B SaaS writers and financial writers command $100,000-$150,000. Freelance rates range from $0.15-$1.50/word for content and $100-$300/hour for conversion copywriting. Staff positions include benefits worth $15,000-$25,000 annually.

What types of remote writing jobs exist?

Remote writing roles include content writer, copywriter, technical writer, UX writer, grant writer, medical writer, SEO specialist, email marketer, and ghostwriter. Technical writing and UX writing pay highest at $85,000-$140,000. Content marketing offers the most job volume with 15,000+ openings. Specializing in SaaS, fintech, or healthcare increases rates by 40-60%. Generalist writers earn 30% less than niche specialists.

How do I start a remote writing career?

Build a portfolio with 6-10 writing samples on a personal website (Squarespace or WordPress, $12-$30/month). Write 3 guest posts for industry blogs to establish credibility. Pitch 10 companies per week with personalized samples matching their content style. Join Contently or Skyword marketplaces for steady client flow. Writers who pitch consistently land their first paying client within 4-8 weeks. First remote staff role typically follows within 6-12 months of freelancing.

Do remote writing jobs require a degree?

No degree is required. Hiring managers evaluate writing samples and test assignments, not credentials. English and journalism degrees provide foundational skills but don't guarantee employment. Technical writers benefit from subject expertise (engineering background for API docs, healthcare experience for medical writing). A portfolio with 5 strong samples and measurable results ('Increased organic traffic 200%') outweighs any degree.

What makes a writing portfolio stand out?

Winning portfolios show measurable results: 'This blog post generated 50,000 views' or 'This email sequence converted at 12%.' Include 5-8 samples matching your target niche with clear descriptions of your role and the outcomes achieved. Host on yourname.com—custom domains signal professionalism. Add client testimonials and case studies explaining strategy. Portfolios with quantified results receive 5x more responses than samples-only portfolios.

What is the difference between content writing and copywriting?

Content writing educates and informs—blog posts, articles, guides, ebooks. Copywriting persuades and sells—ads, landing pages, sales emails, product descriptions. Content writers earn $50,000-$85,000; copywriters earn $70,000-$130,000. Copywriting pays more because it directly drives revenue. Direct response copywriters with proven conversion results earn $150,000-$300,000. Master both skills to maximize career flexibility and income.

How do I become a technical writer?

Technical writers create documentation, API references, user guides, and knowledge bases for software products. Learn documentation tools (Confluence, GitBook, ReadMe) and basic Markdown/HTML. Understand API concepts by reading Stripe or Twilio documentation as examples. Document open-source projects to build portfolio samples. Entry-level technical writers earn $65,000-$80,000; senior technical writers earn $95,000-$140,000. Technical background helps but is not required.

How much do freelance writers charge?

Freelance writers charge $0.15-$0.40/word for blog content, $0.30-$1.00/word for B2B copywriting, $75-$200/hour for technical writing, and $200-$500/hour for direct response copywriting. Project rates: $300-$800 for blog posts, $1,000-$3,000 for landing pages, $2,000-$8,000 for white papers. Beginners start at market minimums; rates increase 15-25% annually with proven results. Six-figure freelance incomes require $0.50+/word or premium project rates.

Remote Writing Jobs in Spain (47)

External Communications Specialist, LHH CTM (Remote)

LHH (Global) · Full Time · 6 hours ago

LHH (Global)

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Communications Specialist

The External Communications Specialist will develop and edit high-quality external communications materials, including press releases and executive speeches. They will also lead an executive LinkedIn program and support media relations to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

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Medical Writer I

ICON plc · Full Time · Yesterday

ICON plc

🌎 Poland, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Medical Writer I is responsible for the end-to-end preparation, quality control, and lifecycle management of clinical and regulatory documents within a GxP-compliant environment. They will also manage document workflows in the EDMS and ensure inspection readiness for clinical study reports.

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Internal Medical Translator - English to Korean

IQVIA · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

IQVIA

🌎 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Translator

The internal translator is responsible for accurately interpreting written material while maintaining the original structure, style, and facts. They will also collaborate with the translation services team to manage glossaries, translation memories, and style guides while proofreading content for accuracy.

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Gaelic Translator

Welocalize · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Welocalize

🌎 France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Oman, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Translator

The translator is responsible for performing high-quality translations of various content types including marketing, UI, and technical documentation using CAT tools. They must also adhere to client style guides, meet productivity KPIs, and participate in quality assurance processes.

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Consultations facilitator/Digital Content Expert- Freelance

IIIIIIUS · Part Time · 6 Days Ago

IIIIIIUS

🌎 Belgium, Germany, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and consultations at global and regional levels for the European Commission. Draft policy papers, concept notes, and background materials to support cooperation with civil society and local authorities.

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Medical Writer (FSP) - Client Aligned

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Ukraine ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Develop and edit high-quality clinical and regulatory documents such as study reports, protocols, and submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure document accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to project timelines.

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Consultations facilitator/Digital Content Expert- Freelance

ICF · Part Time · 6 Days Ago

ICF

🌎 Belgium, Germany, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role involves facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues and consultations for the European Commission with civil society and international organizations. Additionally, the expert will draft policy papers, concept notes, and manage digital communication platforms to support cooperation initiatives.

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Principal / Senior Medical Writer - with proven strong clinical document writing experience

Syneos Health · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Hungary, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Leads the preparation and completion of complex clinical medical writing deliverables while ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance. Coordinates cross-functional activities and provides mentorship to less experienced writers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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Documentation Specialist / Medical Writer - FSP

Parexel · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Parexel

🌎 Poland, Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Documentation Specialist will develop and manage high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols and trial reports, within electronic systems. They will also coordinate review cycles, facilitate project meetings, and ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the document lifecycle.

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Senior Medical Writer - FSP

Parexel · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Parexel

🌎 Poland, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Senior Medical Writer will develop and manage high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols and clinical trial reports. They will also coordinate review cycles, ensure compliance with project timelines, and facilitate cross-functional team alignment.

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Medical Writer II - FSP

Parexel · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Parexel

🌎 Poland, Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Medical Writer II is responsible for developing and managing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols and clinical trial reports. They will coordinate review cycles, ensure document compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

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Senior Editor, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

Elsevier · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Elsevier

🌎 Spain, United Kingdom 💵 €38300 - €63600 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Senior Editor will shape editorial strategy and manage content for The Lancet Regional Health – Europe by identifying high-quality research and commissioning thought leadership. They will also build relationships within the regional health community and represent the journal at events to drive growth and engagement.

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Senior Editor, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

RELX · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

RELX

🌎 Spain, United Kingdom 💵 €38300 - €63600 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Senior Editor will shape editorial strategy and manage the selection of high-quality research for The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Responsibilities include commissioning content, identifying peer reviewers, and representing the journal within the regional health community.

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Copywriter | Spanish

Nord Security · Freelance · 1 Week Ago

Nord Security

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Copywriter

Create high-converting, performance-oriented copy for various marketing channels including landing pages, ads, and social media. Localize content for the Spanish market while ensuring SEO best practices and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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Journalist – Citywire Spain

Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Journalist

The journalist will contribute to the daily news service by sourcing stories, interviewing key industry figures, and breaking exclusive news in the financial sector. They will also manage article distribution across social platforms and conduct long-term research projects.

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Sr Medical Writer - Late Phase - Inflammation

Syneos Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Spain 💵 $70100 - $145K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Senior Medical Writer leads the preparation of complex clinical documents while ensuring scientific accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards. They coordinate cross-functional activities, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

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Sr Medical Writer - Late Phase Inflammation

Syneos Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Leads the preparation and completion of complex medical writing deliverables, ensuring scientific accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards. Coordinates cross-functional activities and mentors less experienced writers while managing client relationships and project timelines.

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Croatian Multimedia Content Reviewer

Welocalize · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Welocalize

🌎 Greece, Oman, Romania, Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The Multimedia Content Reviewer will localize, translate, and adapt content across various media platforms while ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy. They will also perform quality assurance testing, fact-check content, and collaborate with global teams to maintain high standards for the target market.

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Content Experience Specialist

Hostinger · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Hostinger

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The specialist will own the CRO roadmap for the blog and tutorials to increase conversions. This involves running A/B tests, improving page layouts and CTAs, and analyzing data to optimize user experience.

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Senior Medical Writer - Early phase

Syneos Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Leads the creation and completion of high-quality medical writing deliverables, including protocols, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions. Coordinates with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure scientific accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.

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Lead Medical Writer

ICON plc · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

ICON plc

🌎 Brazil, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Lead the development of medical writing strategies and deliverables, including protocols, CSRs, and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze clinical trial data and mentor junior medical writers.

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Junior YouTube Scriptwriter | Based in Europe

Hostinger · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Hostinger

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Research topics and trends to develop engaging educational video concepts and scripts for the Hostinger Academy YouTube channel. Collaborate with production teams and utilize AI tools to deliver high-quality scripts and hands-on examples.

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Bulgarian Localization QA Tester / Proofreader

Welo Global · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Welo Global

🌎 France, Greece, Italy, Oman, Romania, Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Proofreader

Review and refine localized Bulgarian content to ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and a polished user experience. Execute test cases to identify and report localization bugs using internal tracking systems.

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Senior Medical Writer (Publications)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Lead the creation and management of high-quality medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, and abstracts. Ensure all scientific communications are compliant with industry standards and delivered within budget and timelines.

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Spanish and Catalan Junior Translator

Welocalize · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Welocalize

🌎 Spain ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing Translator

The role involves delivering high-quality translations for marketing, UI, and regulated content using standard CAT tools. Responsibilities include following client style guides, performing copy-editing, and meeting productivity and quality KPIs.

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Proposal Writer

Syneos Health · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Spain 💵 $56400 - $139K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Leads the development of strategic proposal documents and narratives to win new business awards. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to create customized, high-quality solutions that highlight company differentiation and innovation.

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COPYWRITER | COPY, FUNNELS & AUTOMATIONS

Selection Book · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Selection Book

🌎 Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, United States, Venezuela ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Copywriter

Design and implement strategic communication systems, including conversion-focused copy for social media and automated email sequences. Create conversational funnels and automated flows using ManyChat and AI tools to optimize performance and scale production.

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Short-Form Video Editor

Selection Book · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Selection Book

🌎 Armenia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

Transform long-form content like podcasts and interviews into high-performance short clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Focus on maximizing viewer retention and organic growth through dynamic editing and strategic hooks.

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German Music Content Specialist (Remote – Spain)

Welo Data · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Welo Data

🌎 Spain 💵 €33999 - €34000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The specialist will transcribe and proofread German song lyrics while updating music and artist metadata. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality content accuracy and researching artist information.

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Media and Editorial Coordinator

Teach For All · Part Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Teach For All

🌎 Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Zambia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role supports media relations through operational management, media monitoring, and maintaining journalist databases. It also involves drafting thought leadership content, editing network submissions, and managing the team's internal systems and logistics.

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