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Resume Sample: Content Writer

By Monster Contributor
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You want an entry-level job as a web content writer. So your writing resume needs to be concise, interesting…and totally free of errors.

Focus on how you crank out copy for targeted readers. Provide a link to your online portfolio of writing samples. Also mention your fluency with content management systems (CMS) and related software. Check out the listings for web and other writing jobs listed on Monster.ca now.

Take a look at the following writer resume example aimed at securing an entry-level position in this field:

Alicia Washington, BA Communications
234 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C8

Mobile: (902) 421-5450 AWashington@gmail.com

Writing Portfolio: AliciaWashington.com/Portfolio

TALENTED WEB WRITER (with strong references)

  • Recent graduate in Communications from Acadia University
  • Flexible writer for a variety of web and multi-platform applications.
  • Sharp eye for detail (spelling, grammar, tonality).
  • Able to meet tight deadlines and work with subject matter experts, adapting their knowledge into stories, articles, summaries and more.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Web Content Writer

Co-Op Placement via Acadia University

CITGO FUND SERVICES 2014 – 2015

  • Wrote targeted content for consumer portion of website. Encompassed a range of financial service offerings.
  • Created a brand new series of articles highlighting how Citgo’s consumers employ financial products throughout their needs lifecycles.
  • Edited content contributions from staff to ensure accuracy, readability and brand-consistent tonality.
  • Developed tutorial scripts, FAQ’s, emails and communication briefs.
  • Prepared and presented analysis of existing CMS to senior management. Proposed a reduction in content turnaround times of 25% by deploying editorial calendar.

Freelance Writer (Occasional)

AS A STUDENT 2013 - 2014

  • Wrote an array of web, mobile-based and print articles, reviews and communication briefings for e-magazines, newsletters and blogs.

EDUCATION

Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Sept 2012 - April 2015

BA in Communication

Relevant courses: Writing for the Web 205, Target Readership Analysis 312, Intro to Communications 101, Content Management Systems 120, Editing for Style and Precision 301.

KEY SKILLS

  • Writing
  • Editing for style
  • Proofreading / grammar checking
  • Research & fact-checking
  • Target readership analysis
  • Creating proper tonality and level

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

  • Windows & Mac OS Platforms
  • MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Adobe PDF, Joomla CMS
  • HTML 5 basic coding
  • Infographics tools & software (Flash, Processing, Dundas, Infragistics)

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