Writing & research

Content writer

You research and write articles, guides and website copy that match a brief and a brand voice.

Beginner-friendly: Yes
Experience: None required
Education: No formal requirement
Portfolio: Portfolio expected
Communication: Strong written English
Technical difficulty: Low
Typical preparation time: 6–10 weeks of focused preparation

Common tasks

Researching a topic from credible sources
Writing to a brief, word count and deadline
Editing to a brand voice
Applying basic on-page SEO

Transferable skills you may already have

Writing
Research
Deadline management

Remote-work skills this role needs

Working from written briefs
Async revision rounds
Version control

Role-specific skills

Structure and outlining
Editing
SEO basics
Source evaluation

Recommended tools

Google Docs
Grammarly
Google Search Console
Notion

Suggested practice projects

Publish three 1,000-word articles in one niche as portfolio pieces

Readiness checklist

I can explain what this role does day to day
I have practised with: Google Docs, Grammarly, Google Search Console
I have at least two portfolio pieces published
My CV uses the keywords for this role
I have prepared answers to the interview questions below

Common job titles and search keywords

Content writerCopywriterContent marketing associatecontent writingSEO writingeditorial calendarbrand voice

Likely interview questions

How do you research a topic you know nothing about?
How do you handle heavy edits to your work?

CV guidance

Put your three strongest published pieces in a portfolio link near the top.

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