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Amber Interiors Inc

eCommerce Coordinator

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$30/hr

... writing product descriptions, uploading imagery, crafting alt text, meta descriptions, tagging appropriately, etc. * Thorough QA for all products prior to live date, ensuring all product pages are ...

Demme Learning

Content Coordinator

Lititz, PA · Remote

Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with freelance and internal blog writers ... Ensure basic on-page SEO best practices (such as meta descriptions, alt text, and targeted keyword ...

Demme Learning

Content Coordinator

Lititz, PA · On-site

$45K - $57K/yr

Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with freelance and internal blog writers ... Ensure basic on-page SEO best practices (such as meta descriptions, alt text, and targeted keyword ...

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT LLC

Web Designer

Boston, MA · Remote

$18 - $22/hr

Image alt text * Collaborate with developers, designers, content teams, and management to ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and ...

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong organizational and coordination ... This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data ...

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How much do contractual freelance alt text writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual freelance alt text writing in the United States is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Freelance Alt Text Writing vs Content Writer?

AspectContractual Freelance Alt Text WritingContent Writer
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications required, but SEO and writing skills preferredOften holds degrees or certifications in journalism, communications, or related fields
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, freelanceRemote or in-office, full-time or freelance
Industry UsageUsed mainly in digital marketing, e-commerce, and website optimizationUsed across various industries for blogs, marketing, and content marketing

Contractual Freelance Alt Text Writers focus on creating descriptive, SEO-friendly image descriptions for websites, often on a freelance basis. Content Writers produce broader written content for various platforms and may have formal education. While both roles require strong writing skills, Alt Text Writers specialize in accessibility and SEO for images, whereas Content Writers handle diverse topics and formats.

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Technical Writer/508 Specialist

Technical Writer/508 Specialist

CMT Services Inc

Washington, DC • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary:

ABOUT US:

CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to supportthe missions and strategic business goals of our clients.

PositionTitle: Technical Writer/508 Specialist


Location:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA FS Yates

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20250

Period of Performance:

Start Date: One 1-year base period plus four 1-year option periods


Place of Performance:

Remote with occasional travel (~4 times/year).

Work is virtual unless otherwise directed. In-person meetings, if required.


Position Summary: The Technical Writer/508 Specialist develops, edits, formats, remediates, validates, and maintains Federal technical documentation, SOPs, reports, briefings, Business Case materials, Analysis of Alternatives materials, website/content text, training materials, and executive communications. The role ensures written products are accurate, clear, consistent, version-controlled, and compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements before submission, posting, or release.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, edit, format, and maintain technical, administrative, and executive documentation for a Federal correspondence and content management program.
  • Prepare SOPs for controlled correspondence, correspondence policy, data quality, directives and regulations, forms and reports, FOIA/Privacy Act, FACA, information collections, and records management.
  • Prepare and edit monthly report inputs, annual summary inputs, special status report inputs, executive briefings, meeting materials, presentation materials, Business Cases, Analyses of Alternatives, and technical documentation.
  • Review documents for grammar, consistency, formatting, technical accuracy, readability, and compliance with Government style or template requirements.
  • Perform Section 508 accessibility review and remediation for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and web/content products.
  • Use accessibility tools and manual review methods to validate headings, reading order, alt text, tables, links, color contrast, tags, bookmarks, and keyboard/screen-reader usability.
  • Maintain document templates, style standards, version history, revision logs, and document repositories.
  • Coordinate document reviews with subject-matter experts, project staff, and Government stakeholders.
  • Correct document defects and support rework before Government submission or release.
  • Support knowledge transfer and transition by preparing clean, accessible, final documentation in Government-approved formats.


Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Federal correspondence management systems or comparable Federal tasker, case-tracking, records, or content-management systems.
  • Experience preparing technical documentation, SOPs, reports, briefings, or executive communications for Federal programs.
  • Demonstrated experience performing Section 508 document remediation and accessibility validation.
  • Experience remediating Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and web/content products for accessibility.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, PDF accessibility tools, and Microsoft accessibility checkers.
  • Knowledge of Section 508 requirements applicable to electronic documents and digital content.
  • Strong editing, proofreading, formatting, technical writing, and plain-language communication skills.
  • Ability to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables under deadlines.
  • Experience coordinating document reviews with multiple stakeholders and incorporating revisions under version control.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Technology, Journalism, or a related field.


Join Our Team:

AtCMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

By submitting your resume for this job posting, you authorize CMT Services, Inc. to forward your resume to all applicable internal and external managers, agencies, and recruitment personnel for review and consideration to hire.