Content Writer Resume Example
Writers are hired on the work they can show. This example gives output, audience results and the process around the writing, and leaves the full samples to the portfolio link.
Mid career · Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · 1 min read · How we write these
Slate puts the dates in a timeline beside each role.
Why this example works
- Output per month and audience results show both quantity and effect.
- The rewrite line shows the writer improves existing work, which many teams need.
- The style guide shows editorial thinking beyond writing alone.
- The three roles move from agency to publisher to in-house, so range is clear.
How to write your own content writer resume
- Give your monthly output and the type of piece, such as long guides or short posts.
- Pair published work with an audience result, such as visits, sign-ups or click rate.
- Show editing and fact-checking steps, since accuracy builds trust.
- Give a working portfolio link and lead it with your three best pieces.
- Name the subjects you know well rather than claiming every topic.
- Mention who reviewed your work when it covers money, health or law.
Skills worth including
Writing
Long-form guides, Articles, Newsletters, Editing, Fact checking, Search writing
Tools
WordPress, Google Analytics, Content calendars, Style guides, Interviewing
Only list what is true for you. A skill you cannot talk about in an interview does not help.
Common questions
How many writing samples should I link?
Link a portfolio with three to five pieces that match the job. Short, curated samples are read more often than a long archive.
How do I show results for writing?
Use audience measures you can see, such as visits, sign-ups, click rates and time on page, and say over what period.
Do I need a niche?
It helps. Naming two or three subjects you write about with confidence is stronger than claiming to write about everything.
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