Content Writers for hire in Edinburgh

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    226

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Copywriting7%
    Microsoft Office5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree52%
    Bachelor's degree41%
    High school diploma or GED7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    3D Printing Geek
    3DSourced
    AICPA & CIMA
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 226 profiles for Content Writers in Edinburgh

Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Content Writer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £27,253 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£36,699 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Publishing Editor

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Content CreationContent StrategyContent Marketing

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordCopywritingFood Production
  • Creative and high conversion writing

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeBranding

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCopywritingCRM Software
  • Community reporter & Facebook content creator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSEOBarista ExperienceServingManagement
  • Freelance Writer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    English

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTeachingMandarinCopy EditingCopywritingSEO
  • Freelance Content Writer and Novelist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    SEOContent CreationCopywritingSocial Media ManagementWordPressContent Management
  • Marketing Content Writer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    SEO

    Skills

    MarketingCRM SoftwareB2BB2B MarketingHubspotWordPress

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What's the average time to fill a content writer role?

The average time to fill a content writer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do content writers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a content writer include: communication skills, copywriting and microsoft office.

What licenses or certifications are common for a content writer?

Common licenses or certifications for content writers include: English, Content Marketing and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to content writers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to content writers include: freelance writer, community reporter & facebook content creator and publishing editor.

What level of education is common for a content writer?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a content writer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a content writer?

Most content writers have 8 years of professional experience.

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