Writer Jobs in Washington

Writer jobs in Washington are concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and government sectors, with demand running from entry-level content roles to senior technical and policy writers. Seattle is the dominant hiring metro, with strong activity in Bellevue and Tacoma as well. Employers including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing maintain deep and ongoing needs for writers across technical documentation, marketing, and internal communications. The most in-demand specialties are technical writing, UX writing, and content strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerMondelēz International
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring27
Work type47% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Service Writer at The Country Club for Gearheads
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Service Writer at The Country Club for Gearheads
The Shop Clubs- Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$25 - $27/hr
On-Site

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teleion
Copy Writer
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Copy Writer
teleion
Seattle, Washington
Brand Marketing
Content & Communications
Marketing
Military encouraged
2-10

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Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Grant Writer
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Grant Writer
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Federal Way, Washington
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$26.07 - $34.11/hr
Bachelor's degree in communications
201-500

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Service Writer
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Dayl Graves, Inc
Walla Walla, Washington
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Writing & Journalism
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Technical Writer - Editor, Microsoft Frontier Company
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Technical Writer - Editor, Microsoft Frontier Company
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$106k - $223k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Writer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
5 jobs
Kirkland
3 jobs
Spokane
2 jobs
Bellevue
2 jobs
Puyallup
2 jobs
Lacey
1 job
Auburn
1 job
Cusick
1 job
Graham
1 job

Writer Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International8 open roles
Google
Google2 open roles
Walmart
Walmart2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in writer jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
  • Portfolio demonstrating published or professional writing samples across relevant formats
  • Experience writing for technology, aerospace, healthcare, or government audiences
  • Proficiency with content management systems and collaborative editing tools such as Confluence or SharePoint
  • Ability to translate complex technical or policy information into clear, accessible language
  • Strong command of AP, Chicago, or Microsoft style guides depending on the employer

Writer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a writer in Washington?

Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a writer. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a closely related field, combined with a portfolio of relevant writing samples. Technical writing roles at Washington's major technology and aerospace employers often expect familiarity with documentation tools and subject matter in those industries. Building a focused portfolio and targeting industries where Washington hiring is heaviest gives candidates the clearest path in.

Which companies hire writers in Washington?

Washington writer roles are posted by Mondelēz International, Google, and Walmart and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of technology, aerospace, and healthcare headquarters means large, established employers here hire writers at higher volumes and across more specialties than most other states.

Which Washington cities have the most writer jobs?

Seattle, Kirkland, and Spokane have the most writer openings in Washington. Seattle leads because it is home to the headquarters and major campuses of the state's largest technology and aerospace employers, while Bellevue and Tacoma draw openings through healthcare systems, regional government agencies, and satellite offices of firms headquartered across the greater Puget Sound area.

Are there remote writer jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. Writing is inherently desk-based work, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 53% of writer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in the state have embraced flexible work for content and documentation roles. UX writing and content strategy positions tend to carry the highest share of fully remote options.

How can I get hired as a writer in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is building a focused portfolio while pursuing roles explicitly labeled associate writer, junior content writer, or documentation specialist. Washington's large technology employers including Amazon and Microsoft run new-grad and rotational programs that include writing and content functions. Community and technical colleges across the state offer professional writing certificates that carry weight with local employers. Moving laterally from editorial coordinator, communications assistant, or marketing associate roles at Washington nonprofits, healthcare systems, or government agencies is also a well-established entry point.

Where can I find and apply to writer jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to writer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and the type of writing you do, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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