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Entry Level Creative Writing Mfa Jobs in Portland, OR

Nextiny

Entry Level Digital Marketer

Portland, OR · On-site

Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative ideas for client campaigns. * Stay up to date with ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * A detail-oriented and organized mindset.

Nextiny

Entry Level Digital Marketer

Gresham, OR · On-site

Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative ideas for client campaigns. * Stay up to date with ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * A detail-oriented and organized mindset.

Nextiny

Entry Level Digital Marketer

Vancouver, WA · On-site

Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative ideas for client campaigns. * Stay up to date with ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * A detail-oriented and organized mindset.

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Newscast Producer

Portland, OR · On-site

KATU/KUNP has an immediate opening for a creative Newscast Producer! In this role, you will be ... Be a compelling and accurate writer * Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together ...

Digital Remedy

Newscast Producer

Portland, OR

KATU/KUNP has an immediate opening for a creative Newscast Producer! In this role, you will be ... Be a compelling and accurate writer * Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together ...

Premier Press

Billing Specialist

Portland, OR

$20 - $27/hr

Description Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast ... This is an entry level position with the main responsibility to keep the flow of jobs through the ...

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How much do entry level creative writing mfa jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level creative writing mfa in Portland, OR is $65,948.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $90,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Creative Writing MFA vs Entry Level Content Writer?

AspectEntry Level Creative Writing MFAEntry Level Content Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; MFA preferred for advanced rolesBachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field typically required
Work EnvironmentCreative agencies, publishing houses, educational institutionsDigital marketing firms, media companies, corporate websites
Industry UsageUsed in publishing, academia, creative industriesUsed in marketing, advertising, online content creation
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding creative writing qualifications and career pathsLooking for entry-level writing roles in content creation

While both roles involve writing skills, an Entry Level Creative Writing MFA emphasizes advanced creative and literary skills, often suited for publishing or academic careers. An Entry Level Content Writer focuses on producing online content, requiring strong writing abilities but typically less emphasis on creative or literary expertise. The choice depends on your career goals and preferred work environment.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Creative Writing Mfa job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,948 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Writing

Portlandcc

Portland, OR • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Writing. The department will review new applications on a monthly basis. Current anticipated needs are experienced instructors in Composition, First-year Writing and Creative Writing. These courses include WR 115, WR 121, WR 121 and WR 227.
This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.
If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Learn more about our program herehttps://www.pcc.edu/programs/writing/

Please also review thePCC Course Catalogfor this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

Instructor Qualifications

  • MFA, MA or PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition

  • Have taught at least four college-level composition classes or have equivalent college classroom experience through a mentoring or internship program.

OR

  • MA or PhD in an interdisciplinary field

  • Minimum of 30 graduate quarter credit-hours in one or a combination of English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition

  • Have taught at least four college-level composition classes or have equivalent college classroom experience through a mentoring or internship program.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

  • A collaborative and inspiring campus community

  • Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

  • Official transcripts are required to be submitted within2 weeks of offer datefor degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.

  • Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)

  • For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
    http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.

See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible,and how to enroll or make changescan be foundatpcc.edu/hr/benefits.PleaseemailPCCBenefits@pcc.eduif you have any questions.

Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCC

Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.

Hourly rates are determine based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab).

For more information please review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC's Compensation page:

https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment.You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

  • Veterans:DD214

  • Disabled Veterans:DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on theDepartment of Public Safetywebsite. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at allDepartment of Public Safetyoffices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions

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