26 creative writer jobs at 18 companies in California

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Los Angeles, California, United States
HybridFull Time, Contract
TrueShort
TrueShort: Mobile-first streaming platform for AI-powered original short-form content.
Experience writing episodic content; ability to work quickly; collaborative in writers' room; familiarity with AI writing tools; strong pacing, dialogue, character development; passion for film/TV; self-starter.
AI writing tools
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Creative Executive
Burbank, California, United States
$90k-$116k/yr HybridFull Time
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney CompanyNYSE: DIS: Produces movies, operates theme parks, and provides streaming services.
5+ YOE5+ years relevant experience with feature film background, strong screenplay and character analysis, industry contacts with writers/agents, excellent communication, organization, and ability to learn new technologies.
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Now Hiring: Associate Creative Director
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Monks
MonksLondon Stock Exchange: SFOR: A global digital marketing and technology services agency
7+ YOE7-10 years of progressive creative experience; leadership of senior designers/writers; AI fluency; strong communication and mentorship; proactive, craft-focused maker mindset.
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, GenAI tools, AI-powered design tools
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Senior Writer, AIX Creative Studio
Mountain View or San Francisco or New York or Redmond or Los Angeles
$120k-$275k/yr HybridFull Time
Microsoft
MicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops software, services, devices, and cloud computing solutions.
3+ YOE3+ years writing or content design experience (or equivalent), 1+ year project leadership, portfolio showing range, experience creating voice guidelines and partnering with strategy and design; AI/product writing preferred.
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Creative Services Writer Producer
Salinas or Monterey
$45k-$50k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hearst
Hearst: Provides diversified media, information, and business services worldwide.
Experience writing, shooting, editing promotional content for broadcast and digital platforms; strong editing and storytelling skills; Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects experience preferred; ability to meet tight deadlines.
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Canon C300 Mark III, DSLR
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Associate Creative Director, Copy
Berkeley, California, United States
$130k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
John McNeil Studio
John McNeil Studio: Provides integrated branding, design, and creative production services.
5+ YOE5+ years agency experience, excellent writing and storytelling, strong portfolio across media, ability to lead and collaborate with writers, excellent communication, self-starter.
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Senior Creative Writer
San Francisco, California, United States
$156k-$186k/yr HybridFull Time
Intercom
Intercom: AI-first customer service platform for automated and human support.
10+ YOE10+ years of copywriting experience; B2B SaaS/tech background; strong portfolio; experience mentoring others; proficient in AP style and UX writing; able to collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Figma, Claude, ChatGPT, CLAUDE Code
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Senior Writer
San Francisco or New York City or Los Angeles or Seattle or Boston or Washington, D.C. or Austin or Denver or Nashville or Atlanta or Chicago or Dallas or Miami or United States
$77k-$136k/yr RemoteFull Time
Mob Entertainment
Mob Entertainment: Develops original horror video games and transmedia entertainment content.
10+ YOE10+ years writing for games, storyboarding experience, strong storytelling, communication and collaboration in a remote-first environment.
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Writer/Producer, Social (TV Creative Marketing)
Culver City, California, United States
$90k-$110k/yr HybridFull Time
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures EntertainmentNYSE: SONY: Develops, produces, and distributes films and television programming worldwide.
5+ YOE5–8 years creating social-first short-form video for entertainment; strong writing, producing, shooting, and editing skills; platform fluency; ability to work quickly with talent in live production.
Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
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Senior Writer, Advertising @FastCompany
California or New York City
$89k-$120k/yr HybridFull Time
Mansueto Ventures
Mansueto Ventures: Publishes business magazines and operates digital media platforms.
6+ YOERequires 6+ years in daily journalism, strong reporting and writing skills, advertising or design industry sources, original story development, source-building, and excellent news judgment.
Premium
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Senior Technical Writer
San Francisco, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Highnote
Highnote: Provides an embedded card issuance and payment processing platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in technical documentation and software; docs-as-code with Markdown or MDX, static site generators, Git, branches, pull requests, CI, AI documentation tooling, GraphQL, and strong developer-focused writing.
Markdown, MDX, Git, GraphQL, REST, OpenAPI, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
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Freelance Writer/Editor
Lafayette, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
Roughing It Day Camp
Roughing It Day Camp: A day camp that provides outdoor activities and summer programs and occasionally contracts freelance writers and editors.
Freelance content writing and editing for blogs, articles and camp pieces; 5–20 hours/week; appreciation for outdoors or camps preferred; contact via email.
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Lead Writer - HOKA
Goleta or Arizona or California or Colorado or Indiana or Massachusetts or Minnesota or New York or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Texas or Utah or Washington
$97k-$130k/yr RemoteFull Time
Deckers Brands
Deckers BrandsNYSE: DECK: Designs and markets global footwear and lifestyle performance brands.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 9+ years in agency or in-house creative roles, strong portfolio, expert short- and long-form writing, presentation and storytelling skills, passion for performance brands.
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Content Writer - Amharic - Remote
Addis Ababa or Ottawa or San Francisco or London
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Lilt
Lilt: AI-powered platform for enterprise translation and content generation.
Native-level Amharic fluency, strong writing skills, subject-matter expertise, independent work ability, and strict adherence to originality and confidentiality requirements.
GenAI, Terminal-Bench
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Technical Writer
Carlsbad or Reston or Washington or Linthicum Heights or San Jose or San Francisco or New York City
$82k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provides global satellite broadband and secure networking communication services.
Requires active U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship; experience creating technical documentation for hardware, software, or networked systems; strong writing, interviewing, and analytical skills; proficiency with Visio, Microsoft 365, Adobe creative tools, GitHub, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Microsoft Visio, Microsoft 365, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, GitHub, Confluence, SharePoint, MadCap, SolidWorks, Perforce, Oracle Agile
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Associate Writer/Producer/Editor
Universal City, California, United States
$65k-$85k/yr HybridFull Time
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversalNASDAQ: CMCSA: Produces and distributes entertainment content and theme park experiences.
2+ YOERequires 2+ years in broadcast, film, advertising, streaming, or entertainment networks; advanced Avid editing; writing, producing, and editing promo experience; Adobe Suite preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills.
Avid, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects
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Visual Novel Writer, AI Content (Contractor)
Culver City or United States
RemoteContract
Crazy Maple Studio
Crazy Maple Studio: Produces vertical short dramas and interactive mobile stories.
3+ YOE3+ years writing experience preferred; hands-on experience with AI image/video generation, visual storytelling, and short-form episodic content; strong communication and ability to iterate with feedback.
Seedance, ReelShort
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UX Copywriter
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Verndale
Verndale: A digital experience agency delivering UX, content, and e-commerce solutions for clients.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree, 4+ years on a creative team, strong portfolio in marketing/e‑commerce/product writing, experience organizing large content sets, accessible copywriting, CMS familiarity, and ability to write technical and marketing content.
VoiceOver
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Bilingual Digital Coordinator
Los Angeles, California, United States
$42k-$48k/yr HybridFull Time
Sensis
Sensis: Integrated cross-cultural marketing agency specializing in diverse audience engagement.
Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/marketing, fluent Spanish (native writer/speaker), social media and influencer experience, familiarity with Sprout Social/Airtable, Microsoft Office and Adobe, strong communication and creative skills.
Sprout Social, Airtable, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suites