Entry-level content writer resume example

By the Rezumed team · Updated November 7, 2026

A content writer researches a topic, writes long-form articles, blog posts and web copy that answer what readers are looking for, and revises the draft until it fits the style guide. An entry-level content writer resume should prove you can do all of that on deadline, with links to published work.

What this resume has to prove

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has no separate occupation for content writers, so for job facts we used its profile for writers and authors, the closest occupation in its handbook. It says "Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media." Their listed duties include "Conduct research to get factual information and authentic detail", "Present drafts to editors and clients for feedback" and "Work with editors and clients to shape material for publishing". BLS describes content writers this way: "Content writers write about any topic of interest, unlike writers who usually specialize in a given field." It adds that "A number of writers produce material that is published only online, such as for digital news organizations or blogs."

BLS says writers and authors typically need a bachelor's degree in English or a related field, such as communications or journalism. It says writers must establish their credibility with editors and readers through "clean prose, strong research," and the use of sources and citations, and that "With help from editors, they may revise or rewrite sections, searching for the clearest language and phrasing." So this resume shows researched long-form pieces, edits you took and gave, and a writing portfolio a hiring manager can read.

Sample resume

The internship leads because it is published long-form writing for a business, with an editor in the loop. The copy desk job shows you can edit other people's work, plus the blog proves you write on a schedule without being asked. Every bullet names a piece of writing, not a vague task.

What to put in each section

Experience: the piece, the length and the editing

A content writing bullet should name the format (blog article, guide, product page, newsletter feature), roughly how long it was, how you researched it and who edited it. Counts help if you know them: articles published, pages rewritten, stories edited per week. Avoid traffic or ranking claims you did not measure yourself.

Style guides: show you can follow one and write one

Most teams publish in a house voice. Name the style you followed (AP, Chicago or a brand style guide), and if you ever wrote or updated a style sheet, give it its own bullet. It tells the reader you will need fewer edits.

Writing portfolio: five pieces, each with context

A content writer is hired on the portfolio, so put the link in the contact line. Choose about five pieces: two long-form articles, one piece of web copy, one edited piece with before and after versions, and one that shows research. Add a line for each on the audience, the length and your role. Save PDF copies in case a client site changes or a page comes down.

Education

Degree, school and graduation month, then writing, editing and journalism courses. BLS notes that many magazines and newspapers have internships for students, and that anyone with Internet access can start a blog and gain writing experience, so a student paper or personal blog belongs on this resume.

Skills to list

Content postings mix writing formats, style rules and publishing tools. Use the posting's words for each one you have really used, such as "long-form content", "AP style" or "WordPress". The University of Maryland career center also suggests mirroring the job description's keywords. If it says "SEO writing", describe the on-page work you did rather than a ranking you can't prove.

Tools

• Publishing: WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace or another content management system
• Drafting and review: Google Docs suggesting mode or Word track changes
• Editing aids: Grammarly, Hemingway Editor and the AP Stylebook or Chicago Manual of Style
• Search basics: Yoast SEO, Google Search Console and a keyword tool you have used
• Research: library databases, interviews and primary sources

Abilities

• Researching an unfamiliar topic quickly
• Structuring long articles with clear headings
• Taking editor feedback without losing the voice
• Following and maintaining a style guide
• Meeting a publishing schedule

Common mistakes

• A summary full of adjectives. "Passionate, creative storyteller" proves nothing. Use the space to name your best published piece.
• Traffic numbers you can't source. "Drove thousands of readers" invites questions you can't answer. Describe what you wrote and how it was edited.
• Social posts presented as content writing. Captions are useful, but this role is about long-form articles and web copy. Put those first.
• Broken or private samples. A portfolio link that leads to a login page leaves the reader with nothing. Check every link before you apply.

FAQ

Content writer or social media coordinator: which example fits?

If most of your work is articles, guides and web pages of several hundred words or more, use this one. If it is mostly short posts, platform content and replying to comments, see the social media coordinator example.

Do I need an English or journalism degree?

BLS says writers and authors typically need a bachelor's degree in English or a related field, such as communications or journalism. Read the posting. If your degree is in another field, lead with published samples, and use your subject knowledge as a strength for writing about that field.

Can a personal blog count as experience?

Yes, if you publish on a schedule and the posts are edited and finished. List it under Projects with dates, the topic and roughly how many posts, and link two of your best ones from the portfolio.

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Sources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Writers and Authors
• University of Maryland Career Center: Resume how-to guide