Content Writers for hire in Edinburgh

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    287

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Writing Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    4%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    53%
    Bachelor's degree
    40%
    Vocational or technical training
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • NOKIA
    • Lloyds Banking Group
    • Schneider Electric
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 287 profiles for Content Writers in Edinburgh

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Content Writer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £26,382 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,764 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • FREELANCE AI CONTENT WRITER AND DATA ANNOTATOR

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    British Sign LanguageDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsQuantitative AnalysisAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministrative Experience
  • Hostess/ Receptionist/ FOH

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityGoogle Suite
  • Tendering engineer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Data AnalyticsSQLAnalyticsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelData Analysis Skills+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAutoCADManufacturingEditingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Content Specialist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Email MarketingMarketingHubspotDigital MarketingAIContent Marketing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMarketingResearchContent Management SystemsProject Management
  • Senior Content Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Cambridge Assessment EnglishTeaching

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCopywritingEditingProject ManagementMarketingAI
  • Content Writer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Power BIAnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelDigital MarketingAI

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPower BIData Visualization Software ProficiencyMicrosoft ExcelBusiness IntelligenceStakeholder Collaboration

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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 50 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, writing skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for content writers?

Common licenses or certifications for content writers include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Digital Marketing.

What are some job titles related to content writers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to content writers include: FREELANCE AI CONTENT WRITER AND DATA ANNOTATOR, copy editor and editor and writer.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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