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 (2,294)

Video Editor - Remote Job 40 APPLICANTS

EnthuZiastic · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

EnthuZiastic

🌎 India ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

The Video Editor will be responsible for transforming raw footage into high-quality, engaging videos for various platforms, including adding effects, text, and subtitles. Key duties involve ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines and collaborating with content creators and the marketing team on creative concepts.

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Junior Proposal Writer

Govcio LLC · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Govcio LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role involves creating compliant and compelling proposal content by thoroughly analyzing solicitation requirements and collaborating with a team. Assignments include supporting and leading past performance and resume creation with some oversight and coaching.

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V - Technical Procedure Writer 22 APPLICANTS

Penn Entertainment · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Penn Entertainment

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The Technical Procedure Writer is responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining technical procedures essential for the safe and efficient operation of power generation systems. This involves converting complex engineering documents and vendor manuals into clear, step-by-step instructions while ensuring adherence to standardized formatting.

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Taiwan Content Specialist

Amo · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Amo

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The specialist will own the growth of the app in Taiwan by leading all content and creator efforts, including making high-performing short-form videos and managing a pipeline of Taiwanese creators for influencer campaigns. They will also collaborate daily in the Paris office to test ideas and shape creative direction.

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Senior Editor (Supervisory)

Atlantic Media · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Atlantic Media

🌎 United States 💵 $105K - $165K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

This editor will be assigned to the Books desk, focusing on assigning idea-driven coverage including critical essays, reported articles on cultural trends, and profiles. Responsibilities include refining pitches, assigning stories, working with writers, and ensuring every article presents the strongest, most interesting, and air-tight argument.

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Forbes · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Forbes

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing

This is a talent community posting for individuals interested in joining the Forbes Editorial team who do not see a currently open role matching their interests. Interested candidates should submit their resume for future opportunities that align with their skillset.

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Conversion Editor

Eneba · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Eneba

🌎 Worldwide 💵 €30852 - €40800 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Conversion Editor will focus on improving conversion rates across Eneba's Hub, Marketplace, and Rewards Platform by optimizing content and collaborating with Content and SEO teams. Responsibilities include developing editing guidelines, auditing high-traffic pages for revenue improvement, and overseeing editorial tactics for new launches.

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Video Editor (Capcut)

GrowBeyond · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

GrowBeyond

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

The role involves editing high-performing short-form video advertisements for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, while also creating supporting graphics in Canva. Responsibilities include adding necessary elements like captions and music to enhance video performance based on marketing briefs.

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Copywriter 13 APPLICANTS

LevelUp · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

LevelUp

🌎 Philippines 💵 40000 - 50000 per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Copywriter

The Copywriter will be responsible for creating professional, compliance-adherent copy for private healthcare and medical sectors, focusing on multi-channel content like SEO-optimized web pages, blogs, and landing pages for a UK-based client. This role also involves maintaining a premium brand voice consistent with high-end aesthetic clinics and reporting content alignment to an internal team member.

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New Mexico RON Notary - Digital Reporter

Filevine · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Filevine

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing

Digital Reporters facilitate remote legal sessions by managing Zoom calls, assisting participants with technical issues, and ensuring accurate transcript capture by safeguarding audio conditions for transcription software. They must also administer oaths and handle procedural steps using provided scripts with attention to detail.

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People Communications Writer

Infoblox · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Infoblox

🌎 Mexico ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

This role involves researching, writing, editing, and posting engaging employee stories across internal channels like the intranet and newsletters to amplify company culture, leaders, and milestones. The writer will partner with People & Places stakeholders to translate initiatives, such as total rewards and inclusion efforts, into clear, employee-friendly communications.

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Medical Writer, Accredited Medical Education 18 APPLICANTS

MJH Life Sciences® · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

MJH Life Sciences®

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Medical Writer

The Medical Writer supports the development of CE-certified initiatives by translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear, engaging, and compliant content, while also assisting with grant proposals. Responsibilities include developing therapeutic area knowledge, reviewing and editing various content formats, conducting literature reviews, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and editorial standards.

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Video Editor 19 APPLICANTS

Foundry for Good · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Foundry for Good

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

The Video Editor will be responsible for editing and producing high-quality educational video content for webinars, product walkthroughs, and training materials. This includes creating short-form social media clips and transforming webinar recordings into polished, reusable assets using motion graphics and animations.

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Video Editor / Cutter - Vollzeit (m/w/d)

Everlast Consulting GmbH · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Everlast Consulting GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

The role involves complete editing and post-production of YouTube videos, ensuring dynamic storytelling, high viewer retention, and professional visual quality from raw footage to final upload. Responsibilities also include integrating graphics, effects, color grading, and sound design while continuously optimizing workflows using AI tools.

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Video Editor 20 APPLICANTS

Double the Donation · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Double the Donation

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Video Editor

The Video Editor will be responsible for editing and producing high-quality educational video content for webinars, product walkthroughs, and training materials, while also creating short-form promotional videos for social media platforms like LinkedIn. This role involves incorporating motion graphics and animations to enhance storytelling and ensuring consistent branding across all visual assets.

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Content Specialist

Core of the Heart · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Core of the Heart

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The specialist will primarily own the review process for approximately 40 short-form videos monthly using Frame.io, providing specific, tactical feedback on elements like hooks, pacing, and text placement to ensure quality before publication. This role also involves tracking content performance, translating data into actionable recommendations, and surfacing new content format ideas.

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Spanish Interpreter/Translator

Valbin XCTC · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Valbin XCTC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Interpreter

The role involves providing accurate translations from Spanish to English and vice versa, covering general, semi-technical, and technical documents, including proofreading all completed work. Linguists must also provide simultaneous and/or one-way interpretations for various meeting types, ranging from short to very long sessions.

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Chinese Interpreter/Translator

Valbin XCTC · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Valbin XCTC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Interpreter

The role involves providing accurate translations between Chinese and English, covering general, semi-technical, and technical documents, including formal, summary, and legally binding translations. Linguists must also provide simultaneous and/or one-way interpretation for various meeting types, ranging from short to very long sessions.

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Proposal Coordinator and Content Manager | Full-time | Remote 73 APPLICANTS

Chronicle Heritage · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Chronicle Heritage

🌎 United States 💵 $33 - $37 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role involves coordinating proposal submissions from start to finish, including drafting documents, managing SME input, formatting, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and company processes. Additionally, the coordinator will manage and maintain the firm's proposal content libraries and templates, and support proposal compliance documentation.

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Editor in Chief, Journal of Forestry

Society of American Foresters · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Society of American Foresters

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Editor in Chief will set the strategic direction for the Journal, working with staff to grow submissions, improve performance metrics like time to decision, and attract qualified authors and reviewers. Responsibilities also include managing the editorial board, assigning manuscripts, issuing final decisions, and assisting with front matter collection.

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Editor in Chief, Forest Science

Society of American Foresters · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Society of American Foresters

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Editor in Chief will strategically guide the Journal's content and positioning, working with staff to grow submissions, improve performance milestones, and attract qualified authors and reviewers. Responsibilities also include managing the editorial board, assigning manuscripts, issuing final decisions, and assisting with front matter collection.

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Content Writer (Remote and International US) 278 APPLICANTS

Infina Health · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Infina Health

🌎 Pakistan 💵 70000 - 100K per month ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Writer

The role involves developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy aligned with business objectives, and producing high-quality, industry-specific content across various formats like website copy, blogs, and marketing collateral. Responsibilities also include maintaining brand voice, translating complex information, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Senior Copywriter

ShiftKey · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

ShiftKey

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

The Senior Copywriter will participate in brainstorming sessions and develop creative concepts, editorial lines, and content strategies for various clients and sectors. Responsibilities include designing and writing digital campaigns across multiple channels like email, social media, and websites while ensuring brand consistency.

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Talent Roster – Proposal Writer

IFDC- International Fertilizer Development · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

IFDC- International Fertilizer Development

🌎 France ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Writing

The role involves leading or contributing to drafting compelling and coherent technical proposal narratives that fully respond to solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria. Responsibilities also include translating technical inputs into clear narratives, ensuring consistency across sections, and integrating feedback from various stakeholders.

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Proposal Writer (Job #126)

Long Capture · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Long Capture

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing and submitting compliant client proposal packages, often related to the SBIR program and Department of War opportunities, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and Capture Strategists. This role involves guiding clients through the proposal process, leading key meetings, analyzing past submissions, and ensuring all documentation reflects client strengths and government requirements.

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Remote Writer - The War Zone

Recurrent Ventures Inc. · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Recurrent Ventures Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The writer will pitch, report, and write original stories focusing on defense technology, emerging capabilities, tactics, strategy, and global conflicts, while contributing to breaking news and in-depth features.

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Senior Reporter at The War Zone (TWZ) - Remote

Recurrent Ventures Inc. · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Recurrent Ventures Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing

The primary responsibility is serving as The War Zone’s main reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and defense industry developments through deeply sourced original reporting. This role also requires representing the publication in media appearances and industry events while collaborating with the editorial team.

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Content Editor and Creator 39 APPLICANTS

Aday · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Aday

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Writing Content Editor

This role involves being fully immersed in all content creation and editing efforts across organic and paid platforms, requiring the ability to edit, storyboard, and collaborate with directors, designers, and photographers to achieve the final result.

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Digital Editor

Ball Arena · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Ball Arena

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Digital Editor will develop content strategies aligned with goals, collaborate with various teams on site content, style, and layout, and participate in developing engaging content, proofreading, editing for SEO, and publishing across digital platforms for shooting brands. Key duties include maintaining brand consistency, analyzing traffic metrics, managing content distribution, and ensuring compliance with laws like copyright.

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Managing Editor - NAW

Ball Arena · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Ball Arena

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Writing Editor

The Managing Editor will oversee department editing and associated correspondence for North American Whitetail, managing Field Editors and ensuring copy is ready for print by monthly deadlines. This role involves developing content, serving as a liaison to digital/social media teams, and contributing feature articles and supporting materials for print publications.

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