Writer

Perplexity perplexity.ai Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Hybrid San Francisco New York Full-time Mid-level Copywriting

At a glance

Mid-level Copywriting role at Perplexity. San Francisco · full-time · $150,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by Perplexity

$150,000 – $190,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from PerplexityOur estimate for the market: $99,375–$173,713Median $148,750

Above the market median of $148,750 for mid-level copywriting roles in San Francisco.

Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $148,750. Last updated Sep 17, 2026.

RoleCopywriting

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSan Francisco

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$150,000–$190,000

PostedAug 27, 2026 · 4w ago

Also hiring inNew York

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll set the content direction for consumer and enterprise audiences
You'll create email, social, product, support, video, case study, white paper, and blog content
You'll turn complex AI subjects and feature launches into clear copy for non-technical readers
You'll plan external communications across email, newsletters, and social media
You'll measure results with Google Analytics and internal data, then improve engagement

What you bring

At least four years of experience spanning content writing and strategy, preferably in consumer technology
You'll bring outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading, plus a distinctive voice
You'll balance meticulous work with fast execution
You'll have built B2B content marketing, newsletters, blogs, and company content from 0 to 1
You'll have experience working with international brands and multiple languages

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you want to establish content foundations, care about AI, and enjoy writing across many formats. You’ll work with Growth, Enterprise, Support, Product, Design, and Brand teams. The role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid setup.

From the employer

Perplexity is revolutionizing search. We are seeking a Writer to join our team and work closely with Growth, Enterprise, Support, and Product. You will lead our content strategy, development, and copywriting. We want to create a brand that — if you want to build the foundation of content from 0 to 1, have a passion for AI, and love writing, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Create exceptional and captivating content across Consumer and Enterprise use cases, including email copy, social media posts, in-product copy, support pages, FAQs, video scripts, case studies, white papers, outbound emails, onboarding guides, and blog posts
Develop a unique voice and tone for written content at Perplexity that drives word-of-mouth growth and builds an engaged following
Identify content opportunities and novel ways to engage with our user base by leveraging user generated content in Perplexity and testimonials across social media
Synthesize complex AI-related topics and feature releases into understandable and digestible copy for a non-technical audience
Manage content calendars for external communication across email, newsletter, and social media
Track content performance via Google Analytics and internal data; analyze and optimize engagement metrics of your content
Work closely with our Design and Brand teams to adhere to current guidelines

Qualifications

4+ years of content writing and strategy experience, ideally at a consumer technology brand
World-class writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a unique voice and tone
Extreme attention to detail paired without sacrificing fast-paced execution
0-to-1 development of B2B content marketing, newsletters, blogs, and company content
Experience with international brands and multiple languages