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How to hire a junior copywriter

Junior copywriter hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring junior copywriters in the United States:

  • There are a total of 4,423 junior copywriters in the US, and there are currently 12,091 job openings in this field.
  • The median cost to hire a junior copywriter is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend $1,105 per junior copywriter on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
  • New York, NY, has the highest demand for junior copywriters, with 74 job openings.

How to hire a junior copywriter, step by step

To hire a junior copywriter, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a junior copywriter:

Here's a step-by-step junior copywriter hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a junior copywriter job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior copywriter
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a junior copywriter do?

A junior copywriter specializes in producing informative content on various subjects. Their responsibilities depend on their industry or place of employment. Still, they typically revolve around following directives, conducting research and fact-checking procedures, proofreading content, submitting written materials to an editor or manager on time, and performing corrective measures as recommended. There are also instances when one must coordinate with graphic designers, utilize search engine optimization or SEO, and even update databases, all while adhering to the company's policies and regulations.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your junior copywriter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a junior copywriter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    Hiring the perfect junior copywriter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    This list shows salaries for various types of junior copywriters.

    Type of Junior CopywriterDescriptionHourly rate
    Junior CopywriterWriters and authors develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, blogs, and other online publications.$18-44
    News EditorA News Editor reviews and changes the content of a publication provided by writers and other contributors. They generally work for newspapers, magazines, and websites.$16-38
    Technical EditorA technical editor is someone who proofreads, revises, and edits technical documents. He/She or she checks for grammar, punctuation, and style to ensure that the technical content meets company standards... Show more$22-38
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Digital Marketing
    • Copywriting
    • SEO
    • Proofreading
    • Creative Concepts
    • Email Marketing
    • Blog Posts
    • Product Copy
    • Marketing Campaigns
    • Art Directors
    • Brainstorming
    • WordPress
    • Facebook
    • Edit Copy
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    Responsibilities:
    • Manage Facebook accounts, including doing research for relevant article uploads to boost site traffic.
    • Manage the editorial production of the pamphlets, brochures and graphic material to target worldwide audiences including china.
    • Proofread copy and suggest edits for senior copywriting team members.
    • Depend upon for the thoughtful development of creative concepts and copy for clients in insurance, healthcare and financial services industries.
    • Work on projects for both B2C and B2B clients.
    • Learned some basic Wordpress skills.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your junior copywriter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A junior copywriter can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, junior copywriters' average salary in florida is 49% less than in california.
    • Seniority. Entry-level junior copywriters 58% less than senior-level junior copywriters.
    • Certifications. A junior copywriter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a junior copywriter's salary.

    Average junior copywriter salary

    $60,652yearly

    $29.16 hourly rate

    Entry-level junior copywriter salary
    $39,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 5, 2025

    Average junior copywriter salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$97,030$47
    2Washington$81,148$39
    3District of Columbia$78,073$38
    4New York$72,594$35
    5Nevada$70,029$34
    6Oregon$68,110$33
    7Pennsylvania$67,566$32
    8Maryland$64,916$31
    9Virginia$64,071$31
    10Illinois$63,588$31
    11Massachusetts$62,610$30
    12Colorado$60,732$29
    13Ohio$58,048$28
    14Texas$56,331$27
    15Minnesota$54,748$26
    16Georgia$52,354$25
    17Maine$52,151$25
    18Missouri$50,272$24
    19Michigan$49,853$24
    20North Carolina$49,055$24

    Average junior copywriter salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Apple$127,218$61.16
    2Meta$117,629$56.55
    3Michael Kors$114,915$55.25
    4FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies$107,726$51.79
    5Amazon$103,228$49.638
    6Square$101,940$49.01
    7Stryker$100,410$48.274
    8Goodby Silverstein & Partners$96,258$46.28
    9Campbell-Ewald$93,872$45.13
    10The Marketing Arm$93,745$45.07
    11mcgarrybowen$93,295$44.85
    12Pluralsight$91,485$43.98
    13Bartle Bogle Hegarty$89,941$43.24
    14R/GA$89,553$43.051
    15Weber Shandwick$88,938$42.762
    16Zscaler$87,743$42.18
    17Altice USA$87,503$42.07
    18Eaton$87,277$41.96
    19Draftfcb$86,545$41.61
    20Wunderman Thompson$86,452$41.56
  4. Writing a junior copywriter job description

    A good junior copywriter job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a junior copywriter job description:

    Junior copywriter job description example

    • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role at an agency is preferred
    • Great organizational and interpersonal skills and have a passion for writing
    • A passion for creativity
    • A desire for excellence and a passion to succeed in a fast moving and every-evolving environment where everyone is expected to be hands-on

    ABOUT CORNETT

    Named a 2021 Small Agency of the Year, Gold Southeast by Ad Age. Proudly small, independent and female-owned.

    We're a collective of fun-loving, intelligent, imaginative, driven and sometimes rowdy weirdos. Like any good Kentuckian, we're genuine and hospitable. We don't like big egos. We're open-minded. We play nice. We share. We're fostering a culture centered on inclusiveness, where all of our people can show up every day and be 100% themselves and feel 100% comfortable, celebrated and respected for the perspective they bring to CORNETT.

    Our goal is to be an agency where any brand can come to us, with any audience and any challenge, and we're able to deliver and connect culturally beyond their wildest expectations.


    ABOUT LEXINGTON

    If you've been to Lexington, you love it. If you haven't been, you will. A beautiful, culturally rich place full of good people. For a mid-sized city, we have an oversized but tight-knit creative community that permeates everything-food, art, bourbon, music, industry. A little bit Southern, a little bit Midwest, making for a vibe that's unique but the best of everything.

    We're surrounded by rolling hills and gorgeous horse farms, with a thriving, bustling and constantly evolving downtown. Within a short drive, you can see where the Bluegrass kisses the Appalachian Mountains. You can chase waterfalls. You can hike into absolute seclusion. And you can explore the Red River Gorge, one of the best-kept geological wonders in America.

    Not to mention, the cost-of-living makes you feel like you're getting away with something.

    Like we said, there's a lot to love about our big little city.


    WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE?

    Position reports to the designated Creative Director.


    LOCATION

    The position is located in Lexington, KY.


    Please make sure there is a link to your portfolio in your resume



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  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right junior copywriter for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    To find junior copywriter candidates, you can consider the following options:
    • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
    • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as problogger, media bistro, journalismjobs.com, content writing jobs.
    • Post your job on free job posting websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit junior copywriters, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new junior copywriter

    Once you've selected the best junior copywriter candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior copywriter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a junior copywriter?

There are different types of costs for hiring junior copywriters. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new junior copywriter employee.

You can expect to pay around $60,652 per year for a junior copywriter, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for junior copywriters in the US typically range between $18 and $44 an hour.

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