Writer Jobs in Minnesota
Writer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional openings in Rochester and St. Cloud, where employers range from large healthcare and financial services organizations to media and publishing houses. Companies like Mayo Clinic, Optum, and Target maintain steady demand for writers across content marketing, technical writing, and internal communications. Opportunities exist at every level, from junior content associates to senior technical writers and editorial leads. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for Nuclear Operations procedure preparation, maintenance, and reviews. Also performs all aspects of Nuclear Operations procedure writing and development. Reviews changes to Operations procedures to ensure that the changes are technically accurate, applicable, and in conformance with regulatory requirements and applicable Operations Writer's Guides. Further, the Operations procedures can be implemented without adversely affecting plant, personnel, or equipment safety.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use Document Control and Engineering Records to retrieve vendor manuals, references, prints, schematics, design documents, FSAR, etc, to collect information. Use collected information to create detailed step by step instructions to safely operate or maintain reactor plant equipment, including Nuclear Operations procedures used for administrative processes or programs.
- Given a performance problem associated with a Nuclear Operations procedure, determine cause of problem and develop corrective actions to correct the procedure.
- For a given operational task, identify the steps to complete the task, list task steps sequentially, write concise directions to accomplish each step in accordance with Operations Procedure Writers guide (write a procedure). Determine if task can be captured in existing procedures or if a new operating procedure is needed.
- Act as procedure process subject-matter-expert for non-dedicated procedure writers at affected site, with relation to procedure processing and procedure change request processing requirements.
- Continuously pursues personal development, learning and qualifications to support operational needs. SRO Certification qualification must be achieved and maintained at earliest opportunity, at business request.
- For a given proposed change to an Operations procedure (PCR), determine validity of change, revise the procedure to accommodate the change. Evaluate existing PCRs in system to determine impact of change being made.
- For a given Operations procedure change, determine the types of reviews needed to process the procedure, resolve comments, and coordinate the review and approval process.
- For Fleet Jobs: Supports the ongoing operations of the sites and is jointly accountable with site personnel for the sites meeting their excellence plans. For Site Jobs: Supports the ongoing operations of the fleet and is jointly accountable with fleet personnel for the fleet meeting its excellence plan.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High-school diploma or general education degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of relevant experience; nuclear power plant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of processes such as modification process, temporary modifications, quality assurance standards, operating policies, industry standards and administrative requirements within the commercial nuclear or a similarly regulated industry.
- Must be familiar with 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screening and evaluation process and be qualified (preferred), or are able to be qualified to perform a 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screen.
- Preferred Senior Reactor Operator, Reactor Operator License or SRO Certification Qualification (preferred), or are able to be qualified.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
NON-BARGAINING
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/12/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for Nuclear Operations procedure preparation, maintenance, and reviews. Also performs all aspects of Nuclear Operations procedure writing and development. Reviews changes to Operations procedures to ensure that the changes are technically accurate, applicable, and in conformance with regulatory requirements and applicable Operations Writer's Guides. Further, the Operations procedures can be implemented without adversely affecting plant, personnel, or equipment safety.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use Document Control and Engineering Records to retrieve vendor manuals, references, prints, schematics, design documents, FSAR, etc, to collect information. Use collected information to create detailed step by step instructions to safely operate or maintain reactor plant equipment, including Nuclear Operations procedures used for administrative processes or programs.
- Given a performance problem associated with a Nuclear Operations procedure, determine cause of problem and develop corrective actions to correct the procedure.
- For a given operational task, identify the steps to complete the task, list task steps sequentially, write concise directions to accomplish each step in accordance with Operations Procedure Writers guide (write a procedure). Determine if task can be captured in existing procedures or if a new operating procedure is needed.
- Act as procedure process subject-matter-expert for non-dedicated procedure writers at affected site, with relation to procedure processing and procedure change request processing requirements.
- Continuously pursues personal development, learning and qualifications to support operational needs. SRO Certification qualification must be achieved and maintained at earliest opportunity, at business request.
- For a given proposed change to an Operations procedure (PCR), determine validity of change, revise the procedure to accommodate the change. Evaluate existing PCRs in system to determine impact of change being made.
- For a given Operations procedure change, determine the types of reviews needed to process the procedure, resolve comments, and coordinate the review and approval process.
- For Fleet Jobs: Supports the ongoing operations of the sites and is jointly accountable with site personnel for the sites meeting their excellence plans. For Site Jobs: Supports the ongoing operations of the fleet and is jointly accountable with fleet personnel for the fleet meeting its excellence plan.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High-school diploma or general education degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of relevant experience; nuclear power plant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of processes such as modification process, temporary modifications, quality assurance standards, operating policies, industry standards and administrative requirements within the commercial nuclear or a similarly regulated industry.
- Must be familiar with 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screening and evaluation process and be qualified (preferred), or are able to be qualified to perform a 10 CFR 50.59/72.48 screen.
- Preferred Senior Reactor Operator, Reactor Operator License or SRO Certification Qualification (preferred), or are able to be qualified.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear power plant required.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
NON-BARGAINING
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/12/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Who's Hiring
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- Energy
- Technology & Software
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in writer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published or professionally produced writing samples across formats
- Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal
- Experience writing for healthcare, financial services, or technology industries preferred
- Ability to adapt tone and style across audience types and distribution channels
- Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content performance metrics
Writer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a writer in Minnesota?
Writing in Minnesota requires no state-issued license, but employers consistently favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a closely related field. Building a portfolio of published or professionally produced work is the clearest path to getting hired. Many Minnesota employers, particularly in healthcare and financial services, also value specialized subject-matter knowledge, so coursework or experience in those sectors strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire writers in Minnesota?
Minnesota writer roles are posted by Mondelēz International, Walmart, and Medtronic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and consumer retailers are among the most consistent sources of full-time writing openings in the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most writer jobs?
Minneapolis, Eagan, and Cloquet have the most writer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of demand, anchored by the headquarters and regional offices of major healthcare, financial services, and retail organizations that maintain large in-house communications and content teams, while Rochester's concentration of medical institutions accounts for a notable share of technical and healthcare writing roles.
Are there remote writer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of writer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and digital nature of most writing work. Content marketing, technical writing, and copywriting roles are the most frequently listed as fully remote, particularly at technology companies and organizations with distributed teams.
How can I get hired as a writer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio through internships, freelance work, or campus publications before applying to junior content or communications associate roles. Minnesota's large healthcare systems, such as those in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, frequently hire entry-level technical writers and content coordinators. Moving laterally from editorial assistant, marketing coordinator, or communications specialist roles is also common, and a demonstrated ability to write clearly in a specific industry like healthcare or finance gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to writer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to writer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and interests, and apply directly to each position.
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