Writers for hire
Find writers who create content across formats, including articles, technical documents, creative works and print or online materials, while applying strong research, editing and communication skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
286,438
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree63%Master's degree29%Doctorate6%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years16%More than 10 years76%Current company
FreelanceSelf-employedAccenture (supporting Google)Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years12%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 286,438 profiles for Writers
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Writer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in US: $76,148 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,457 – $154,803 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Features Writer
Providence, Rhode Island
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator LicenseEnglish Language Arts Teacher CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipB2CSupervising ExperienceTechnical Writer/Editor
Irving, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationResearchTechnical WritingEditingStandard Operating Procedures DraftingProcedural Guides+6 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKnowledge ManagementLeadershipTechnical Writer/Editor
Stuart, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass ESkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipKnowledge ManagementHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningWriter
the US
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationBing Ads CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementBarista ExperienceVideo Content ProductionFreelance Writer
Newport News, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLEED Green AssociateSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsVisioTechnical DocumentationWriting SkillsFreelance Writer
Sebring, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsTime Management
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a writer role?
The average time to fill a writer role is 42 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do writers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a writer include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a writer?
Common licenses or certifications for writers include: Driver's License, CPR and Teaching Certification.
What are some job titles related to writers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to writers include: freelance writer, technical writer/editor and grant writer.
What level of education is common for a writer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a writer in the US, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a writer?
Most writers have 27 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply