Top 37 Staff writer Jobs in Illinois

Staff Writer
Mainland —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
Technical Writer - Revenue Cycle Innovation
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago —Streeterville, IL
- $59,280 - $96,928 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
WFMT Digital Writer/Editor
Window To The World Communications, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $57,000 - $65,000 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Digital Content Writer
Black Diamond Technologies —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Marketing
Quick Apply
Professional Grant Writer for Non-Profit
Hunt NF1 Foundation —Chicago, IL
- Up to $5,000 a month
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Project management
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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2d
Digital Content Producer
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $59,740 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Editor
Rotary International —Evanston, IL
- $81,000 - $90,000 a year
- Public speaking
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grants Coordinator
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Newsletter Editor
National Association of REALTORS® —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $145,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Team management
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Document Control - Technical Writer I
Evapco —Greenup, IL
- $53,000 - $62,000 a year
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Marketing Proposal Specialist II
AECOM —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Coordinator- Communications
Mercy Home For Boys and —Chicago, IL
- $56,000 - $58,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Research
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Marketing Associate
Chicago Academy for the Arts —Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- High school
- Marketing
- Social media management
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Director, Content & Creative Strategy
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $74,367 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Marketing Coordinator
Thornton Tomasetti —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Director of Content Creation
CompTIA —Downers Grove, IL
- $124,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Senior Writer
VSA Partners —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Grant Writer
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center —Hoffman Estates, IL
- Call employer
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Senior-level Technical Writer
Broadcom —Lisle, IL
- $90,000 - $144,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
13d
Director I, Leadership Communications (Hybrid)
American Medical Association —Chicago, IL
- $128,906 - $174,241 a year
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Office
- 3 years

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Staff Writer

Mainland -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Qualifications

AP style
Interviewing clients
Content editing
Mid-level
Online articles
Interview research
Content creation for professionals
Industry trends
Brand storytelling
Achieving project delivery timelines
SEO content writing
2 years
Journalistic writing
Source interviews

Full Job Description

We are not looking for someone who just writes. We are looking for someone who can think, report, and tell stories that matter.

About Hello Mainland

About Mainland (Founded 2008) Mainland is not a traditional agency. We are a growth platform built for brands that need to win, not just show up. Since 2008, we’ve operated at the intersection of content, public relations, and digital, helping companies build momentum through a system we call the Conveyor Belt: create meaningful stories, amplify them through media, and convert that attention into real business outcomes. We work with ambitious brands, especially in franchising, that want more than activity. They want results. That means everything we do is tied to a clear definition of winning, measurable outputs, and consistent execution. We move fast. We expect accountability. And we care deeply about the work. We call it Give a Shit.

Description

Writer (Content + Editorial)

Mainland | Chicago (In-Office)

We are not looking for someone who just writes. We are looking for someone who can think, report, and tell stories that matter.

At Mainland, content is the engine. It drives PR, fuels digital, and influences real business decisions. That means every story needs to be clear, credible, and worth reading.

If you want to write high-volume, low-impact content, this is not the role.

What You’ll Do

Write and edit articles, profiles, and thought leadership content
Interview founders, executives, and operators to uncover real stories
Turn insights into content that can be amplified through media and digital
Work closely with PR and digital teams to align messaging and timing
Manage multiple deadlines across multiple clients
Bring ideas, not just execution

What Winning Looks Like

Clean, compelling writing that requires minimal revision
Strong interviews that lead to meaningful stories
Content that gets picked up, shared, and used across channels
Consistent output, delivered on time
Ability to connect the story to the bigger picture

Who You Are

You have 2–5 years of writing, journalism, or content experience
You are comfortable interviewing people and asking the right questions
You can write quickly without losing clarity or quality
You are curious and know how to find the story behind the surface
You take ownership of your work and your deadlines
You care about getting it right

What You’ll Be Writing About

Franchise brands and growth stories
Founders and operators
Business strategy and expansion
Industry trends and insights

Tools & Skills

Strong writing and editing fundamentals
Interviewing experience
Ability to manage multiple projects
Bonus: SEO/AiSEO understanding, AP style familiarity

Why Mainland

We are building a platform at the intersection of:

content
PR
digital
and AI-driven growth

We move fast, we expect a lot, and we care deeply about the work.

We call it “Give a Shit.”

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

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