Writers and Authors in Virginia
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 Virginia the median pay is $85,000 a year, 11% above the national median of $76,910.
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Who is hiring in Virginia
Openings in Virginia and remote
- Technical Writer · Patent and Trademark Office · Alexandria, Virginia · $121785–$158322
- WRITER-EDITOR · Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff · Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia · $85447–$158322
- Writer-Editor (Senior) · Patent and Trademark Office · Alexandria, Virginia · $143913–$187093
- 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
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
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Virginia
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O*NET-SOC 27-3043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.