Freelance Financial Content Writer

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expContract

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own finance content program with SEO and CTR in mind, shaping topics, audience tone, and editorial feedback to drive organic traffic and links.

  • Content strategy and SEO execution for finance topics across long-form guides and thought leadership.
  • Audience-aware writing and title optimization to improve CTR and ranking signals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write comprehensive articles on a variety of topics including investing, taxes, debt, credit, budgeting, and banking
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides
  • Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates organic links
  • Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press
  • Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
  • Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience as a content writer, writing finance-specific content (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs, such as Investopedia, Nerd Wallet, Forbes, etc.)
  • E xtensive knowledge of niche topics including digital currency, financial planning, passive income/side hustles, insurance, and mortgage loans
  • Experience writing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment
  • Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content
  • Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web

Preferred

  • 4-year university degree in finance, economics, or a related field
  • Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites
  • Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices
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Founded in 2012
Austin, Texas, USA
114 employees (95 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
97.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47%
Direct
41.1%
Referral
8.5%
Social
2.5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~114

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
78 (68% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
9