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# Writing & Editing Jobs

**Part of:** [Arts, Media & Entertainment](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment?utm_source=ai_markdown)

9,377 open jobs · 2,269 employers · 4 roles

**Roles:** [Interpreter / Translator](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/interpreter-translator?utm_source=ai_markdown) (3,350), [Writer / Author](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/writer-author?utm_source=ai_markdown) (3,258), [Technical Writer](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/technical-writer?utm_source=ai_markdown) (2,654), [Proofreader](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/proofreader?utm_source=ai_markdown) (115)

- **Median posted pay:** $95,000 a year
- **Middle half:** $70,000 – $126,000
- **Postings with pay:** 2,908

## 9,377 Writing & Editing jobs

- Marketing/Communications Copywriting Intern — Holland, MI
- Whole Body Order Writer — 5 locations
- Senior Proposal Writer — 2 locations
- Mining Proposal Manager, East & Latam — Charlotte, NC · Hybrid
- Mining Proposal Manager, East & Latam — Lima, LMA · Hybrid
- Technical Writer 26 038 — San Diego, CA
- Senior Localization Specialist — Budapest,Pest,Hungary
- Marketing Proposal Coordinator — Abbotsford, 02 · Hybrid
- Senior Associate, Senior Brand Copywriter — New York, NY · Hybrid
- Proposal Manager — Calgary, 01
- Senior Copywriter HCP — New York, NY · Hybrid
- Senior Copywriter HCP/DTC — New York, NY · Hybrid
- Proposal Coordinator — 2 locations
- Language Enabled Analyst — Arlington, VA · Hybrid
- Writer, Content Marketing — Hybrid
- Proposal Lead — 2 locations
- Contractor Analyst AEM Author — Valley Forge, PA
- 21grams Medical Copywriter — Remote
- Marketing Copywriter, Competitive Cyclist & Backcountry — Cottonwood Heights, UT · Hybrid
- Future Position: Senior Copywriter — Remote

Jobs 1–20 of 6,744

Most Writing & Editing hiring is for Interpreter / Translator, with 3,350 open jobs; Writer / Author comes next.

Posted pay runs from a $54,400 median for Proofreader to $100,000 for Technical Writer. California has more open Writing & Editing jobs than any other US state, 552 open jobs, followed by Texas and New York.

## Writing & Editing roles and what they pay

| Role | Open jobs | Median posted pay | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Interpreter / Translator](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/interpreter-translator?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,350 | $78,000 | 482 employers · middle half $57,200 – $130,702 |
| [Writer / Author](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/writer-author?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,258 | $97,000 | 1,177 employers · middle half $73,575 – $122,147 |
| [Technical Writer](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/technical-writer?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,654 | $100,000 | 863 employers · middle half $80,000 – $127,000 |
| [Proofreader](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/writing-and-editing/proofreader?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 115 | $54,400 | 58 employers · middle half $48,006 – $77,459 |

## How much do Writing & Editing roles pay?

The median posted pay is $95,000 a year; the middle half of jobs with stated pay falls between $70,000 and $126,000. Postings published Oct 1, 2025 – Oct 20, 2026.

- **$100,000** — Technical Writer, the highest-paid role
- **$54,400** — Proofreader, the lowest-paid role
- **$116,650** — Maryland, the highest-paying of the 10 states with the most jobs

## Where are Writing & Editing jobs open in the US?

| State | Open jobs | Median posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 552 | $107,000 |
| [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 344 | $88,610 |
| [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 343 | $104,000 |
| [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 336 | $103,113 |
| [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 240 | $76,377 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 236 | $96,000 |
| [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 192 | $116,650 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 154 | $92,560 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 140 | $94,895 |
| [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 139 | $82,610 |

## Employers with the most Writing & Editing openings

TransPerfect has the most open jobs: 321.

| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| [TransPerfect](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/transperfect?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 321 |
| [LanguageLine Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/languageline-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 287 |
| ContactLink Solutions | 230 |
| [Insomnia Cookies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/insomnia-cookies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 207 |
| One World Global Services | 196 |
| [Syneos Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/syneos-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 187 |
| ProSidian Consulting | 133 |
| NoGigiddy | 127 |

Open jobs by employer, in every country · names link to company pages where one exists

## Which industries hire for Writing & Editing jobs?

| Industry | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| [Translation and Localization](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/management-and-consulting/translation-and-localization?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,499 |
| [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 517 |
| [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 512 |
| [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 430 |
| [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/pharmaceutical-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 397 |
| [Business Consulting and Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/management-and-consulting/business-consulting-and-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 379 |
| [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 374 |
| [Software Products](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/software-products?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 361 |

Open jobs at employers of each industry, in every country · names link to the industry's jobs

## How Writing & Editing compares with other Arts, Media & Entertainment specialties

| Specialty | Open jobs | Median posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| [Fashion, Floral & Interior Design](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/fashion-floral-and-interior-design?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13,912 |  |
| [UX, UI & Product Design](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/ux-ui-and-product-design?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12,564 | $156,500 |
| Writing & Editing (this page) | 9,377 | $95,000 |
| [Graphic Design](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/graphic-design?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8,454 | $105,000 |
| [Film, Video & Media Production](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/film-video-and-media-production?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6,032 | $80,000 |
| [Journalism & Broadcasting](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/journalism-and-broadcasting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,899 | $81,000 |
| [Digital Content Production & Publishing](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/digital-content-production-and-publishing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,014 | $101,475 |
| [Music, Dance & Theatre](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/music-dance-and-theatre?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,978 | $73,400 |
| [Photography](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/photography?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,742 | $47,195 |
| [Crafts & Artisan](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/crafts-and-artisan?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 785 | $44,720 |

## Writing & Editing jobs: common questions

### How many Writing & Editing jobs are open worldwide?

9,377 open jobs on Oct 20, 2026, at 2,269 employers, taken from employers’ own career sites. A job open in several places is counted once for each place.

### What do Writing & Editing jobs pay?

The median posted pay is $95,000 a year, and the middle half of postings falls between $70,000 and $126,000. The figures come from 2,908 postings in the US that stated pay, published Oct 1, 2025 – Oct 20, 2026.

### Which Writing & Editing role pays the most?

Technical Writer, at a $100,000 median in postings that state pay. Proofreader is at the other end, at $54,400.

### Which US state pays the most for Writing & Editing jobs?

Maryland, at a $116,650 median, the highest of the 10 US states with the most openings. Florida is the lowest of them, at $76,377.

### Which US states have the most Writing & Editing jobs?

California has the most, 552 open jobs, followed by Texas with 344 open jobs and New York with 343 open jobs.

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