How to hire a web content editor

How to hire a web content editor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step web content editor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the web content editor you need to hire. Certain web content editor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A web content editor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, web content editors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of web content editor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Web Content Editor	Description	Hourly rate
   Web Content Editor	Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.	$20-36
   Journalist	A journalist is responsible for creating written correspondence, covering various subjects as the management requires. This task involves a lot of research investigations, conducting interviews, and gathering reliable sources to verify the authenticity of data before releasing the articles on news portals and other social platforms... Show more	$18-45
   Editing Internship	An editorial intern is responsible for assisting the editorial department of an organization with publishing various media and digital content. Editorial interns shadow tenured editorial staff on researching stories, validating information, writing captivating articles, interviewing target audiences, and screening submitted manuscripts... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Web Content
   • WordPress
   • HTML
   • CSS
   • Proofreading
   • Content Management System
   • Search Engine Optimization
   • Web Pages
   • SharePoint
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Web Design
   • Edit Content
   • Google Analytics
   • User Experience

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage company's e-commerce product line CMS platform including: updating pages and product descriptions (HTML).
   • Manage the firm's intranet by developing content, programming with HTML and CSS, and daily maintenance.
   • Hire directly to manage ongoing projects editing, proofreading, formatting, and publishing content on Diaphoramagazine.com.
   • Produce content for social networking sites, including Facebook.
   • Assist in the seamless online transition from Drupal to Libercus.
   • Participate in the development of websites, Facebook pages, and paperwork for various companies.

   More web content editor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your web content editor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A web content editor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a web content editor in South Dakota may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level web content editor usually earns less than a senior-level web content editor. Additionally, a web content editor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average web content editor salary

   $56,596yearly

   $27.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level web content editor salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average web content editor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$77,129	$37
   2	District of Columbia	$76,812	$37
   3	California	$57,672	$28
   4	Illinois	$57,538	$28
   5	North Dakota	$56,921	$27
   6	Pennsylvania	$54,463	$26
   7	Tennessee	$50,879	$24
   8	Texas	$50,370	$24
   9	North Carolina	$48,965	$24
   10	Arizona	$48,903	$24
   11	Colorado	$45,674	$22
   12	Florida	$45,455	$22

   Average web content editor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$62,417	$30.01
   2	Zoro	$62,081	$29.85
   3	Mohawk Industries	$59,373	$28.54
   4	Chickasaw Nation Industries	$58,739	$28.24
   5	Consultwebs	$58,436	$28.09
   6	Starcom	$58,167	$27.96
   7	Bonneville International	$57,477	$27.63	9
   8	ITR AMERICA	$56,874	$27.34
   9	Link Solutions	$56,652	$27.24	2
   10	Robert Half	$55,194	$26.54	48
   11	Daltile	$55,120	$26.50
   12	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$54,494	$26.20
   13	Randstad North America, Inc.	$54,451	$26.18	5
   14	University of Colorado	$53,584	$25.76	17
   15	University of Florida	$47,392	$22.78	1
   16	Metropolitan State University of Denver	$44,295	$21.30

4. Writing a web content editor job description

   A web content editor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a web content editor job description:

   Web content editor job description example

   Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
   
   Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
   
   Dal-Tile is seeking a Web Content Editor that will help us maintain our customer-facing websites. The Web Content Editor will be responsible for maintaining content updates within the enterprise content management system (CMS) for all Dal-Tile branded websites. This role will be key to updating content by targeted audiences and improving the overall Customer Experience.
   
   Our ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of website build process, CMS functionality and the ability to work independently.
   Major Function and Scope
   
   * The Web Content Editor will be responsible for developing new content pages and making content updates within the enterprise content management system (CMS) as assigned.
   * Perform maintenance, production updates, and enhancements to existing websites, including navigation, image assets & content areas
   * Implement digital marketing promotions and campaign landing pages within CMS based on established templates and style guides.
   * Conduct QA testing, troubleshoot, and resolve or escalate issues
   * Implement SEO meta data and analytics tagging for all pages and features within the structure of the CMS
   * Translate finalized layouts into working web pages within CMS
   * Optimize images, photographs, and logos for fast web loading
   * Edit graphic files as required
   * Other website and marketing-related duties as required
   
   Experience and Knowledge Required
   
   * 5+ years relevant web content management experience - expert in content management systems for Web Properties. Sitecore 9.0 or greater preferred.
   * Knowledge and experience of HTML, CMS, (CSS, JavaScript) and front-end UI/UX mobile-first design concepts required
   * Basic proficiency in Photoshop
   
   Competencies
   
   * Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong editing, grammar and proofreading skills, good listening skills.
   * Ability to manage multiple projects
   * Forward-thinking, well-organized, and high attention to detail
   
   Other Pertinent Job Information
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, type, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
   
   We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
   
   Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
   
   Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
   
   Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right web content editor 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your web content editor job on Zippia to find and attract quality web content editor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as problogger, media bistro, journalismjobs.com, content writing jobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting web content editors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 web content editor

   Once you've decided on a perfect web content editor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new web content editor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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