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A content writer resume for a former reporter now writing for a software company. The bullets show volume, search results and editorial judgment, and the writing itself is the first sample a hiring manager reads.

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  • Search results are stated the way content teams track them: rankings, signups, organic sessions.
  • Editing and style guide work shows judgment beyond producing drafts.
  • The newsroom years read as an asset: deadlines, sourcing and accuracy.
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Grace Adeyemi
Content Writer · B2B Software and Small Business Finance
Columbus, OH(614) 555-0162grace.adeyemi@email.comgraceadeyemi.comlinkedin.com/in/graceadeyemi

Summary

Content writer with 7 years of professional writing: 3 as a business reporter, 4 writing search-driven articles and case studies for a payroll software company. Turns tax and compliance topics into plain explanations that small business owners can act on.

Experience

Content Writer · Tallgrass PayrollFeb 2022 – Present
Columbus, OH
  • Wrote 6 to 8 long-form articles a month on payroll tax and compliance, each checked by the company's in-house CPA before it went live.
  • Built a state payroll tax guide series covering all 50 states and DC; it now brings in about 310 trial signups a month.
  • Rewrote 40 underperforming posts using Search Console query data; 26 now rank in the top five results for their main keyword.
  • Produced 14 customer case studies, each built from a 45-minute interview and approved by the customer's own team.
  • Maintained the 30-page house style guide and edited drafts from 4 freelancers and 2 product marketers.
Staff Reporter · Columbus Business WeeklyJun 2019 – Jan 2022
Columbus, OH
  • Covered small business, commercial real estate and city council for the print weekly and daily web edition, filing 4 to 6 stories a week.
  • Reported the $38 million cost overrun on a downtown parking garage; the story was cited in two council hearings.
  • Interviewed more than 300 owners, officials and analysts, and kept a source list the newsroom still shares.

Education

B.S. Journalism · Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of JournalismMay 2019

Skills

Writing: Long-form SEO articles, Case studies, Landing pages, Email, Interviewing, Editing, AP style
Search and analytics: Keyword research, Search intent, Semrush, Google Search Console, GA4, Clearscope
Tools: WordPress, HubSpot CMS, Google Docs, Asana

Certifications

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification (HubSpot Academy)

How to write a content writer resume

What hiring teams in this field actually screen for, and the terms that get matched.

What content hiring managers screen for

A content writer's resume is read as a writing sample before it is read as a record. Editors notice a vague sentence or a typo faster than any other reader, so every line has to be clean. After that, they look for three things: the subjects you can write about credibly, the formats you have shipped (long-form articles, case studies, landing pages, email), and proof the work performed. Performance usually means organic traffic, keyword rankings or signups, and a link to published clips does more than any claim.

Tools and terms that get matched

Postings for content writers list the same stack again and again: WordPress or HubSpot CMS, Google Search Console, GA4, and an SEO research tool such as Semrush or Ahrefs, with Clearscope or Surfer at larger teams. Mirror the posting's language for the work too: keyword research, search intent, on-page optimization, content briefs, editorial calendar and brand voice. Name a style guide if you know one, such as AP or Chicago. A HubSpot Content Marketing Certification is common and cheap to earn, though clips matter more.

Common mistakes on content writer resumes

The first is describing yourself instead of your work: "lifelong storyteller" tells an editor nothing, and a count of published articles tells them something. The second is stopping at volume. Two hundred posts is better than no number, but traffic, rankings or signups from those posts is what gets interviews. The third is hiding the tools, which makes a writer look unfamiliar with SEO even when they are not. Finally, a missing portfolio link usually ends the review before it starts.

Content Writer resume FAQ

Quick answers before you start writing.

What should a content writer resume include?

A strong content writer resume opens with a concise professional summary, then work experience written as quantified, results-first bullets, followed by education, a skills section, and any certifications. The example above shows each section in order.

What skills should a content writer resume highlight?

Lead with the skills the job posting asks for. For a content writer, recruiters and ATS filters commonly look for Long-form SEO articles, Case studies, Landing pages, Email, Interviewing, and Editing. Group them so they are easy to scan.

Is this content writer resume template ATS-friendly?

Yes. It uses a single-column structure, standard section headings, real text (no text trapped in images), and no tables or graphics that confuse applicant-tracking systems, so it parses cleanly while still looking polished.

How long should a content writer resume be?

One page is ideal for most content writers. Use two pages only if you have ten or more years of directly relevant experience, then tune the text size and margins so it stays clean.

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