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Content Writer Roles and Responsibilities

The Content Writer creates clear, useful written content that attracts and converts customers - blog articles, website pages, ad copy, emails, social posts and scripts. They research topics, write for both readers and search engines, and keep the brand voice consistent.

Also known as: Copywriter, Content Creator, Content Marketing Executive

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Reports to
Marketing Manager or Content Lead
Department
Sales & Marketing
Experience
1-4 years of professional writing
Work location
Office-based, hybrid or remote

Job Description (JD)

The responsibilities a Content Writer owns and the duties they perform.

Responsibilities

  1. 1Write blog posts, web pages, emails and campaign copy
  2. 2Research topics thoroughly and check facts
  3. 3Apply SEO best practices to headings, structure and internal links
  4. 4Maintain a consistent brand voice and style
  5. 5Edit and proofread all content before publishing
  6. 6Work with designers on visuals and layouts
  7. 7Update existing content to keep it accurate

Duties

Daily
  • Research and write assigned content pieces
  • Edit drafts based on feedback
  • Write social captions and ad copy variations
Weekly
  • Plan topics and briefs with the marketing team
  • Improve articles for target keywords
  • Review published content performance
Monthly
  • Refresh older articles that are losing traffic
  • Contribute to the content calendar
  • Interview internal experts for original insights

Job Specification (JS)

The job information and the skills this role needs.

Job information

Qualification
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or related field
Experience
1-4 years of professional writing
Work location
Office-based, hybrid or remote
Working hours
Full-time, typically 9 hours a day, 5-6 days a week
Shift
Day shift
Employment type
Full-time or freelance

Technical skills

  • Long-form and short-form writing
  • SEO writing
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Content management systems
  • Keyword research basics

Soft skills

  • Curiosity
  • Clarity of thought
  • Accepting feedback
  • Deadline discipline
  • Empathy for readers

Tools used

  • Google Docs
  • CMS
  • Grammar and readability tools
  • SEO tools
  • Google Search Console

Career path

  1. Junior Content Writer
  2. Content Writer
  3. Senior Content Writer
  4. Content Lead / Editor
  5. Content Marketing Manager

KPI

How to measure whether a Content Writer is succeeding.

KPIWhat it measuresReview
Content publishedPieces delivered against the content calendarMonthly
Organic traffic to contentSearch visits to articles writtenMonthly
Keyword rankingsTarget keywords on the first pageMonthly
Revision roundsAverage edits before approvalMonthly

In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.

Content Writer FAQs

What does a Content Writer do?

The Content Writer creates clear, useful written content that attracts and converts customers - blog articles, website pages, ad copy, emails, social posts and scripts. They research topics, write for both readers and search engines, and keep the brand voice consistent.

What are the main responsibilities of a Content Writer?

Key responsibilities include: write blog posts, web pages, emails and campaign copy; research topics thoroughly and check facts; apply SEO best practices to headings, structure and internal links; maintain a consistent brand voice and style; edit and proofread all content before publishing.

What skills does a Content Writer need?

Technical skills: Long-form and short-form writing, SEO writing, Editing and proofreading, Content management systems, Keyword research basics. Soft skills: Curiosity, Clarity of thought, Accepting feedback, Deadline discipline, Empathy for readers.

Who does a Content Writer report to?

A Content Writer typically reports to the Marketing Manager or Content Lead.

What qualifications are required to become a Content Writer?

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or related field, with 1-4 years of professional writing.

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