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Writers and Authors in Arkansas

Writers and authors originate and prepare written material for various purposes, including scripts, stories, advertisements, and other content. They work in diverse settings such as publishing houses, media companies, advertising agencies, freelance operations, and corporate communications departments In Arkansas the median pay is $47,970 a year, 38% below the national median of $76,910.

$47,970median pay in Arkansas, per year
$39,150–$62,790middle half earn
270employed in Arkansas
$76,910U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Arkansas

122open roles like this on employer career sites, 23 in Arkansas or remote
44employers hiring
41posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · WAwhere most openings are

Openings in Arkansas and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCommunications and MediaAdministrativeSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in Arkansas

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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas, annual.