Writers and Authors in Mississippi
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 Mississippi the median pay is $54,180 a year, 30% below the national median of $76,910.
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Who is hiring in Mississippi
Openings in Mississippi and remote
- Intern Content Writer - Remote Job · EnthuZiastic · United States · Remote
- Proposal Writer · Oddball · USA · Remote
- Freelance Writer · IAPWE · Worldwide · Remote · $50-$75 /hour
- Applied AI Course Author · TripleTen · United States · Remote
- Technical Author (multiple roles and seniority levels) · Canonical · Anywhere · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Mississippi
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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi, annual.