Mid-Level

Marketing Writer

The content creator — writing marketing materials that communicate value and drive engagement.

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Work Personality
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Artisticcreative, expressive
Enterprisingleading, persuading
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Marketing Writers
Employment concentration · ~125 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Marketing Writer

As a Marketing Writer, you create written content for marketing purposes. You're writing blog posts, website copy, email content, white papers, case studies, and other materials that support marketing objectives. This role requires strong writing skills and understanding of marketing goals.

Your day involves writing and revision. You might draft a blog post in the morning, revise website copy based on feedback, interview a customer for a case study, and outline an upcoming white paper. You need to write clearly and persuasively while adapting your style to different formats and audiences.

The challenge is maintaining quality and voice consistency while producing volume. Marketing needs constant content, and deadlines don't wait for inspiration. Success requires efficient processes that maintain quality while meeting ongoing content demands.

AchievementAbove avg
SupportModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionLower
IndependenceLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Content typesIndustrySEO emphasisBrand voiceEditorial involvement
Marketing writing varies by content focus and industry. B2B writing tends toward thought leadership and technical content; B2C may emphasize emotional and lifestyle messaging. Some roles focus on specific content types (blogs, case studies); others cover everything. Agency roles offer variety; in-house provides brand depth.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Marketing Writers (SOC 27-3043.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Content strategy
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$41K–$134K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
48K
U.S. Employment
+3.6%
10yr Growth
13K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
27-3043.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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