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Huntsville Botanical Garden

Gardener

Huntsville, AL

$15 - $16/hr

Executes maintenance to ensure the Garden is in excellent horticultural and aesthetic condition ... Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Gardener

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Executes maintenance to ensure the Garden is in excellent horticultural and aesthetic condition ... Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Gardener

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Executes maintenance to ensure the Garden is in excellent horticultural and aesthetic condition ... Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

JARC FL

Garden Instructor

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

The Ability Garden is a Farm-to-Table edible garden where adults with intellectual and ... Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to maintain documentation and prepare ...

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How much do garden writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garden writer?

A Garden Writer creates content about gardening, horticulture, and landscaping for magazines, websites, blogs, and other media. They research and write articles, guides, and reviews, often sharing tips on plant care, garden design, and sustainable practices. Some Garden Writers work as freelancers, while others are employed by gardening publications or companies. Strong writing skills, gardening knowledge, and sometimes photography skills are important for this role.

What does a garden writer do?

A Garden Writer’s week typically involves researching gardening trends, interviewing experts, visiting gardens or nurseries, and creating written or multimedia content for print or online platforms. You’ll likely spend time collaborating with editors, marketing teams, or photographers to ensure articles are accurate and visually engaging. There may also be opportunities to attend industry events, contribute to social media, or respond to reader inquiries. The work can be a mix of remote and on-site activities, offering a dynamic schedule that balances creativity, learning, and communication.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a garden writer?

To thrive as a Garden Writer, you need strong writing and research skills, a solid knowledge of horticulture, and often a background in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and digital photography is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are essential to create accurate, appealing, and useful content that inspires and informs readers, establishing credibility and reach within the gardening community.

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Infographic showing various Garden Writer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,519 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Content Writer Intern

Neptune City, NJ • On-site

Central Garden & Pet
Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Central Garden & Pet

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Central Garden & Pet

  • 94%

    94% say it is easy to take sick days

    say it is easy to take sick days

  • 94%

    94% say they don’t worry about hours

    say they don’t worry about hours

  • 94%

    94% say they get paid breaks

    say they get paid breaks

Featured by Central Garden & Pet, based on 42 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Do you love using words to captivate, inform, and inspire action? Can you seamlessly adapt your writing style to different formats and audiences? How about a knack for the occasional pun? If so, we want to meet you! The Dog & Cat Business Unit within Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Content Writer Intern to join our Content Team in Neptune City, NJ.
 
You’ll create content that elevates our brands and resonates with consumers across various touchpoints. This is an exciting opportunity to dive into the creative-meets-strategic world of content creation—crafting everything from website articles and social media posts to packaging copy, emails, press releases, and beyond. 
 
Ideally, you’re a wordsmith with demonstrated content creation and copyediting skills. You can easily pivot style and tone for the brand and channel, and you’re comfortable working both independently and in a team setting. You will report to the Associate Director, Content Business Strategy in the Creative Department.
 
This position is based out of our Neptune City, Nj facility 5x a week.
 
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
  • Write original and engaging copy for a variety of platforms—websites, e-commerce, packaging, newsletters, social media, sell sheets, press releases, and more.
  • Adhere to style guidelines to create content in each brand’s unique voice, tone, and format.
  • Effectively manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Regularly contribute fresh and creative content concepts/ideas.
  • Conduct competitive research to help enhance brands’ market presence.
  • Write and optimize website/e-commerce content for traditional SEO and emerging Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) best practices.
  • Integrate AI tools into your drafting and editing workflow to support, not replace, your own writing and editorial judgment as you move from first draft to final copy.
  • Stay curious about new AI tools and techniques, experimenting with what works best for different content types and sharing learnings with the team.
  • Conduct keyword research for search engine optimization on both search results and e-commerce platforms.
 
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
  • Published writing samples or a link to an online portfolio are required for consideration
  • 2-3 years of experience writing content either in-house or an agency setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven writer and proofreader with professional written and verbal skills
  • Ability to adapt tone and writing style based on medium and audience
  • Can prioritize multiple types of projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with e-commerce product content
  • Understanding of SEO/AEO/GEO best practices is preferred
  • Experience with keyword research tools such as SEM Rush is preferred
 
 
At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Perks for frontline workers

From Central Garden & Pet, via Breakroom

  • Safety is a top priority!

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Paid Breaks

  • Consistent shift and schedule

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401k with Company Match

  • Referral Program with Cash Bonus

  • Education Assistance

  • Paid Parental Leave

About Central Garden & Pet, in their own words

From Central Garden & Pet

Our leading consumer and professional brands provide forward-thinking, high quality products to care for your lawn, garden, pets and community. We are committed to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Company values

From Central Garden & Pet

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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