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Content Writer CV Example

Content writer CV example for UK marketing roles, with an SEO-focused profile, traffic and ranking results, keyword research skills and certifications.

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  • Marketing
  • Entry level
Roles2
Skills20
Years of experience4
Qualifications2
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Tom Clarke

Content Writer

Profile

Results-driven content writer with 2 years of experience creating high-performing blog posts, website copy, and social media content for B2B SaaS companies. Produced over 200 articles generating 500,000+ page views and achieved 15 Google top-3 rankings within 3 months. Expertise in SEO-driven content strategy, with proven ability to increase organic traffic by 60% on average across client portfolios.

Experience

Content WriterJun 2023 – Present
Semrush

Produce comprehensive SEO-optimised content for the leading digital marketing platform, focusing on long-form educational articles targeting marketing professionals and business owners.

  • Write 8-10 in-depth articles per month (3,000+ words each) covering digital marketing topics, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate
  • Achieved 15 first-page Google rankings within 3 months of publication, including 8 featured snippets for high-competition keywords
  • Increased organic blog traffic by 45% year-over-year, contributing to 12,000+ new monthly qualified leads
  • Collaborate with SEO team to identify content gaps, resulting in 25 new topic clusters and £180k+ in attributed revenue
  • Manage editorial calendar and coordinate with design team, reducing content production timeline by 30%
  • Conduct competitor content analysis and keyword research using Semrush tools, identifying 150+ new content opportunities
  • Mentor 2 junior writers on SEO best practices and brand voice guidelines, improving team content quality scores by 22%
Junior CopywriterSep 2022 – May 2023
Punch Communications

Created diverse content for B2B and B2C clients across technology, finance, and healthcare sectors at this Manchester-based digital marketing agency.

  • Managed content creation for 12+ client accounts simultaneously, including blog posts, email campaigns, and social media copy
  • Increased average client blog traffic by 60% within 6 months through strategic keyword targeting and content optimisation
  • Wrote 40+ email marketing campaigns achieving average open rates of 28% (15% above industry benchmark)
  • Developed content style guides for 8 new clients, ensuring consistent brand voice across all marketing materials
  • Conducted content audits for existing clients, identifying optimisation opportunities that improved average page dwell time by 35%
  • Created social media content calendars resulting in 85% increase in client social engagement rates
  • Collaborated with account managers to present content strategies to clients, securing £45k in additional retainer work

Skills

  • SEO Content Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Keyword Research
  • WordPress
  • Google Analytics
  • Ahrefs
  • Semrush
  • HubSpot
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Content
  • Content Management Systems
  • HTML/CSS Basics
  • Google Search Console
  • Content Auditing
  • Brand Voice Development
  • Editorial Planning
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Conversion Rate Optimisation
  • Technical Writing

Education

BA English Literature (2:1)University of Sheffield (2019–2022)
A-Levels: English Literature (A), History (A), Psychology (B)King Edward VII School, Sheffield (2017–2019)

Certifications

  • HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ)
  • SEMrush Content Marketing Toolkit Course
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
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How to adapt this content writer CV

  • Open with a short profile: the job you want, what you have studied or done so far, and one or two strengths you can back up.
  • Little or no paid experience? Part-time work, volunteering, projects and placements all count. Say what you did and what changed because of it.
  • Keep education near the top while it is your strongest selling point, with relevant modules, grades or projects.
  • Match your skills to each advert. This example leads with SEO Content Writing, Content Strategy and Copywriting; keep the ones that are true for you, in the employer's own words.

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