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 United Kingdom (112)

Scientific Editor

Remitly · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Remitly

🌎 Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Scientific Editor will evaluate submissions for scientific quality and shape the strategic direction of the Device journal. They will also act as an ambassador for technology and engineering disciplines across the broader Cell Press portfolio.

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Scientific Editor

Elsevier · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Elsevier

🌎 Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Scientific Editor will evaluate submissions for scientific quality and shape the strategic direction of the journal 'Device'. They will also act as an ambassador for technology and engineering disciplines across the broader Cell Press portfolio.

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Senior Medical Writer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

🌎 United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Senior Medical Writer authors critical regulatory documents including clinical study reports, protocols, and investigator brochures. They collaborate with clinical teams and biostatisticians to synthesize complex data into clear prose and mentor junior writing staff.

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PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month Contract

Public Library of Science · Part Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Public Library of Science

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £35000 - £47000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Associate Editor will manage the peer review process and make publication decisions for submitted manuscripts. They will also commission research pieces, collaborate with academic editors, and handle publication ethics issues.

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Freelance Creative Arabic Copywriter

WPP Production · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

WPP Production

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Copywriter

The role involves creatively writing and transcreating marketing copy from US English to Arabic while maintaining brand voice and cultural relevance. Responsibilities include validating in-context materials, reviewing machine translation, and collaborating with production teams to optimize localization workflows.

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Video Editor – Performance Ads

Kasper · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Kasper

🌎 Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom 💵 3000 - 5000 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

Produce and edit short-form performance videos optimized for Meta and Google platforms. Collaborate with creative teams to develop high-impact narratives and visuals that increase CTR and conversion rates.

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Content Marketing & Campaigns Manager

Harper James · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Harper James

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Plan and execute content-led marketing campaigns to build awareness and demand across various digital channels. Translate legal expertise into commercially relevant content including articles, guides, webinars, and social media assets.

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Walbrook Institute London · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Walbrook Institute London

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Update the Certificate in Payments and Cash Management (CPCM) qualification with current and accurate educational content. Create learning materials to support banking students and professionals throughout their careers.

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IB Global Politics Content Creator for Revision Village

Crimson Education · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Crimson Education

🌎 Australia, Brazil, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Creator

Develop IB-style practice questions, solutions, and video explanations for the Global Politics curriculum. Collaborate with the Head of Content to refine materials based on feedback and specifications.

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Senior Content Marketing Manager - EMEA

Rithum · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Rithum

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Marketing Manager

Develop and execute content marketing strategies across EMEA to drive brand awareness, demand generation, and sales engagement. Create high-quality content across various formats while leveraging AI tools to optimize discoverability and business impact.

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Senior Content Marketing Manager - EMEA

Rithum LinkedIn Board · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Rithum LinkedIn Board

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Marketing Manager

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Principal Medical Writer

ICON plc · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

ICON plc

🌎 Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Lead the development of high-quality regulatory and clinical documents, including clinical study reports and protocols. Oversee medical writing workstreams and mentor junior writers to ensure adherence to industry standards and timelines.

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Freelance Writer - Gaming, Entertainment & Viral News (North America)

Dexerto · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Dexerto

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Freelance Writer

Write fast, accurate, and engaging news stories covering gaming, entertainment, and viral internet culture. Identify emerging trends and promote content across various social media platforms to drive audience engagement.

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Freelance Writer - Gaming, Entertainment & Viral News

Dexerto · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Dexerto

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Freelance Writer

Write fast, accurate, and engaging news stories across gaming, entertainment, and viral internet culture. Identify emerging trends and promote content across various social media platforms to drive engagement.

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Content Marketing Manager - Product

Duetto Research · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Duetto Research

🌎 Spain, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Marketing Manager

Execute the creation of all product-focused marketing content, translating roadmap updates and feature releases into compelling narratives across social, in-app, and email channels. Manage the end-to-end production process, including briefing creative agencies and leveraging AI tools to scale content output.

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Part-Time Live Stream Producer & Editor

Tradeify · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Tradeify

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 $2100 - $2600 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

Produce and support live broadcasts using OBS while editing long-form content into engaging short-form videos for various social media platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute content plans and maintain organized media libraries for Tradeify TV.

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Video Podcast Editor & Producer

Last Level Studios · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Last Level Studios

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £5400 - £7200 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

Produce weekly long-form and short-form video podcast episodes with a strict two-day turnaround. Manage guest outreach, production calendars, and capture B-roll footage within Roblox games.

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Editor-in-Chief - Education

Wiley · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wiley

🌎 India, United Kingdom, United States 💵 £40200 - £57533 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Editor-in-Chief will drive the strategic development and visibility of education journals by attracting high-quality content and authors. They will oversee the peer review process, make final manuscript decisions, and represent the portfolio at international conferences.

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Lead Medical Writer

BOLDSCIENCE · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

BOLDSCIENCE

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Lead the delivery of medical communications projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget deliverables for clients. Manage and mentor junior medical writers while shaping client strategy and maintaining deep therapeutic area expertise.

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UGC Content Creator - The Good Creator Collective

The Good Influence · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

The Good Influence

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Creator

Produce high-performing UGC-style video and photo content across various categories for paid social, organic, and retail platforms. Interpret brand tones to create native-feeling content and iterate based on feedback to meet specific project deadlines.

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Content Creator - The Good Creator Collective

The Good Influence · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

The Good Influence

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Creator

Produce high-performing UGC-style video and photo content across various categories for paid social, organic, and retail platforms. Interpret brand tones and iterate on content based on feedback to drive user action and conversions.

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Senior Copywriter - Remote

Reedsy · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Reedsy

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Copywriter

Develop a consistent brand tone of voice and create high-converting copy across landing pages, emails, and social media. Collaborate with creative teams to produce ad copy, video scripts, and storyboards while analyzing performance metrics to optimize results.

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Video Content Manager

CoinPoker · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

CoinPoker

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role involves editing and repurposing viral poker content and localizing it for various geographic regions. Additionally, the manager will handle the daily operation, scheduling, and performance tracking of multiple social media accounts.

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Content Marketing Writer

Aikido Security · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Aikido Security

🌎 Belgium, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Create high-quality educational content, including blogs, guides, and whitepapers, for cloud security engineers and CISOs. Collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to optimize content for SEO and ensure technical accuracy.

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Senior Medical Writer

Nucleus Global · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Nucleus Global

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Develop high-quality scientific content and lead publications and medical affairs strategies for global oncology clients. Mentor junior medical writers and maintain strong relationships with clients and authors.

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Senior Medical Writer

Nucleus Global · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Nucleus Global

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

Develop high-quality scientific content and partner with global clients on medical affairs and commercial strategies for neurologic diseases. The role also involves coaching junior writers and co-leading scientific meetings and client calls.

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Editor in Chief - Education

Wiley · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Wiley

🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £40200 - £57533 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Editor-in-Chief will drive the strategic development and visibility of education journals by attracting high-quality content and authors. They will also oversee the peer review process and ensure the highest ethical standards in publishing.

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Performance Video Editor (DTC)

Afina · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Afina

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

Create high-converting, fast-paced video ads for Meta, TikTok, and Instagram to drive revenue and ROAS. Collaborate with growth teams to iterate on creatives based on performance metrics and consumer psychology.

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Senior Medical Writer

Theradex Oncology · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Theradex Oncology

🌎 Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for preparing critical regulatory documents including IND applications, clinical study protocols, and investigator's brochures for oncology trials. The role involves collaborating directly with clients, medical monitors, and senior leadership to manage document timelines and review cycles.

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Video Editor - The Diary Of A CEO

FlightStory · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

FlightStory

🌎 United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

Edit and deliver high-quality weekly long-form podcast episodes using multicam footage to maximize viewer retention. Collaborate with senior creatives to refine narratives and maintain scalable production workflows.

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