Resume Skills and Keywords for Content Writer

A content writer's job is to develop print and digital content for businesses that gives information or highlights their products or services. Content writers frequently research the material they need to produce each article or product description in order to create content that accurately matches company ideals. They work closely with a content manager and clients to write in accordance with the editorial style of the organisation. An effective writer works independently and meets deadlines on a regular basis.

Skills required for Content Writer's role:

  • Proof Reading and Editing 
  • Web Content Development 
  • SEO Optimization 
  • Content Management Software 
  • Adobe 
  • MS Office

What recruiters look for in a Content Writer's resume: 

  • Ability to produce well-researched content for publication online and in print
  • Skills in organize writing schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines
  • Knolwledgable in industry best practices and familiar with the organization's mission to inspire ideas and content

What can make your Content Writer resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background  in Content Writing 

  • A creative Content Writer with excellent research abilities. Experience in writing, rephrasing, curating, proofreading and managing content for different organisations to provide them with best results. 

Targeted job description 

  • Follow an editorial calendar, collaborating with other members of the content production team to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Develop content for multiple platforms, such as websites, email marketing, product descriptions, videos, and blogs
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of key performance indicators (KPIs) to offer suggestions for improvement
  • Use search engine optimization (SEO) strategies in writing to maximize the online visibility of a website in search results

Related academic background

  • B.A. (English Hons.) | Jesus and Mary College | 2018
  • Higher Secondary | Satyavati Public School | 2015
  • Senior Secondary  | Satyavati Public School | 2013 

Sample Resume of Content Writer in Text Format

LAVANYA JOON 

Content Writer 

6402308197 | lavanyajoon11@gmail.com

linkedin/lavanya-joon | Address: L-33 Girisha Bhavan, Sonipat 

SUMMARY 

A creative Content Writer with excellent research abilities. Experience in writing, rephrasing, curating, proofreading and managing content for different organisations to provide them with best results. 

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Proof Reading and Editing 
  • Web Content Development 
  • SEO Optimizaton 
  • Content Management Software 
  • Adobe 
  • MS Office

EDUCATION

  • B.A. (English Hons.) | Jesus and Mary College | 2018
  • Higher Secondary | Satyavati Public School | 2015
  • Senior Secondary  | Satyavati Public School | 2013 

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Content Writer for College students' website. 

  • Collected and collated necessary secondary data from both the Internet and data producers for a particular research topic. 
  • Searched for information and related literature on different topics and wrote web content for the department’s website. 
  • Created content on various topics such as local politics, ancient cultures, social media, environmental issues, youth, labor issues, and more for the website. 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Certifications 

  • Completed 100 days course of Page Maker Software. 

Awards

  • Awarded for the best presentation in the Business Idea competition held at university. 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Assistant Content Writer

Oracle Pvt. Ltd. | Sept 2018 -  Present 

  • Obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements and produce high-quality content that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience. 
  • Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides. 
  • Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications and analyze existing and potential content, focusing on re-use and single-sourcing opportunities to create and maintain the information architecture. 

Proofreader- Trainee

ndegene Consultancy | Jun 2017 – Aug 2017 

  • Performed edits and updates to documents based on directions provided by seniors to meet quality standards and basic proofreading, copyedit deliverables as assigned. 
  • Acquired and developed language skills, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice and formatting. 
  • Reviewed and edited content for style, spelling, basic grammar, punctuation, formatting and consistency to ensure readability with minimal guidance. 
  • Developed an eye for detail, accuracy and consistency in formatting and style

VOLUNTEERING 

  • Volunteered at Udaan NGO for 6 months. 

PARTICIPATIONS / SPORTS 

  • Participated in Inter College Debate 
  • Participated in 1000 words essay writing competition held at DRC College. 
  • Member of JMC Literary Society.