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Creative Writing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Director, Copywriting

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

We're looking for a talented and creative writer with strong concepting skills to join our team, reporting to the VP of Outreach. This role focuses on elevating our creative output across all ...

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing or equivalent * Technical skills: Proficient in Google Suite (Drive, Docs), JIRA/Confluence, and component ...

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing or equivalent * Technical skills: Proficient in Google Suite (Drive, Docs), JIRA/Confluence, and component ...

Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on creative work in writing, art, or design * Partner closely with strategy, accounts, and production teams to align creative with business objectives

Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on creative work in writing, art, or design * Partner closely with strategy, accounts, and production teams to align creative with business objectives

Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on creative work in writing, art, or design * Partner closely with strategy, accounts, and production teams to align creative with business objectives

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How much do creative writing jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative writing in California is $61,371.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,900.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Creative Writing vs Content Writer?

AspectCreative WritingContent Writer
Primary FocusStorytelling, artistic expression, literary worksInformative, promotional, SEO-driven content
Required SkillsCreativity, narrative skills, literary techniquesResearch, SEO, clarity, marketing knowledge
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance, educational settingsDigital marketing agencies, corporate websites
Common UsageNovels, poetry, scriptsBlogs, articles, product descriptions

Creative Writing and Content Writer roles overlap in writing skills but differ in purpose and style. Creative Writing emphasizes artistic storytelling, while Content Writing focuses on informative, marketing-oriented content. Both roles require strong writing abilities, but their applications and environments vary significantly.

What is creative writing?

Creative writing is a form of writing that goes beyond the bounds of professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature. Instead, it emphasizes narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and poetics. Creative writing includes genres such as fiction, poetry, memoir, and scripts for plays, films, or television. Its main goal is to entertain, provoke thought, or evoke emotions through originality and imagination.

How do creative writers typically collaborate with editors and other team members during the publication process?

Creative writers often work closely with editors, literary agents, and sometimes marketing teams throughout the publication process. After submitting their manuscripts, writers receive feedback and suggested revisions from editors to enhance clarity, tone, or narrative flow. Open communication and flexibility are important, as writers may go through several rounds of edits before final approval. Additionally, writers may participate in meetings or brainstorming sessions to align their work with publication goals or marketing strategies. This collaborative environment helps ensure the final product resonates with the intended audience.

What jobs can I do with a creative writing degree?

A creative writing degree can lead to careers such as novelist, copywriter, content writer, editor, technical writer, or communications specialist. These roles often require strong writing, editing skills, and familiarity with digital tools or publishing platforms. Many positions are available in publishing, advertising, media, and corporate communications.

What are writing jobs that pay well?

High-paying writing jobs include technical writers, copywriters, grant writers, and content strategists, often requiring specialized skills and experience. These roles typically offer higher salaries due to their complexity and demand for expertise, with opportunities in industries like technology, finance, and marketing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Creative Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Writer, you need strong writing skills, a solid grasp of grammar and storytelling techniques, often supported by a degree in English, creative writing, or a related field. Familiarity with word processing software, publishing platforms, and content management systems is typically important. Creativity, resilience to feedback, and effective time management are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for producing compelling content, meeting deadlines, and adapting to the evolving needs of audiences or clients.
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Infographic showing various Creative Writing job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 76% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,371 per year, or $29.5 per hour.
Creative Agency Senior Copywriter

Creative Agency Senior Copywriter

Accenture

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$70K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Accenture Federal Services rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 427 rated business services


Job description

We are:

Accenture Song is the world's largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth,productand experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign,contentand channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industryexpertise, we help our clientsoperateat the speed of culture through the unlimited potential of creativity,technologyand intelligence-both human and artificial. Visit us at:www.accenture.com/song

You are:

We are searching for a Senior Copywriter who is passionate about their craft and eager to make an impact on the work we do. This individual is experienced within the creative industry and is comfortable with multiple medias-from interactive, to brand campaign, and digitalcontent andhas worked with a variety of clients, tones and voice styles and will ensure exceptionalresults .This position needs someone who is confident as an individual contributor, ready to jump in and take a leadership role whenrequiredand embraces collaboration to deliver the bestconceptand solutions. Our ideal candidate has a substantial portfolio of published creative work and professional writing experience. This person must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy working onnumerousprojects at once.Butabove all, thiscandidate is a strong writer who can easily adapt todifferent styles.

The work:

  • Write compelling and creative copy for a variety of platforms and lengths across the funnel-from big idea campaigns and TV spots to long form content eBooks and social media ads

  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrate excellent presentation skills; comfortable presenting and defending concepts and copy for both internal and client-facing meetings

  • Deliver assignments on time while consistently meeting Accenture Song quality standards

  • Demonstrateproficiencyin copy style guidelines

  • Understand and appreciate the importance of strategy

  • Manage multiple clients and deliverables simultaneously with keen attention to craft and detail

  • Handle allfacetsof production and post-production with minimal supervision

  • Lead and own work, and formulate and develop disruptive ideas with minimal oversight or creative direction

  • Lead and mentor junior copywriters and ensure Accenture Song quality standards in all copy deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 4 years of copywriting experience (B2B or B2C)

  • Minimum 2 of years agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media-including digital, social, film, longform content and print

  • Portfolio or samples of workdemonstratingsmart, strategic,disruptiveand/or brand-buildingconcepts andexecutions across multiple platforms.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or English

  • Excellent presentation skills/public speaking

  • Clear point of view on AI and the future of advertising

  • Natural storytelling skills

  • Ability to work and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with multidisciplinary cross-function teams.

  • Expertisein strategic brainstorming and campaign development

  • Experience in usingGenAIas part of your workflow

  • Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients

  • Experience in scaled AOR engagements

  • Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes,Webbys, Emmys, Andys,Effies, ADC)

  • Fluent in social media platforms and trends


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/30/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $145,400
Cleveland $59,100 to $116,300
Colorado $63,800 to $125,600
District of Columbia $68,000 to $133,700
Illinois $59,100 to $125,600
Maryland $63,800 to $125,600
Massachusetts $63,800 to $133,700
Minnesota $63,800 to $125,600
New York $66,300 to $145,400
New Jersey $68,000 to $145,400
Washington $80,200 to $133,700

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

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