Freelance Writer and Editor-Thought Leadership and Marketing Content

Woodcliff Lake, NJ (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft original thought leadership articles, newsletters, executive communications, and other editorial content from initial concept through final copy.
  • Interview partners, executives, and other subject-matter experts to capture their insights, perspectives, and technical knowledge.
  • Turn interviews, presentations, research, notes, and rough outlines into polished, publication-ready content.
  • Edit and rewrite content for clarity, organization, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and alignment with PKFOD’s brand voice.
  • Develop marketing collateral, including service descriptions, brochures, one-pagers, case studies, website copy, email campaigns, and event materials.
  • Create content that makes complex accounting, tax, advisory, financial, regulatory, and business topics accessible to a range of audiences.
  • Adapt messaging and tone for different industries, service areas, formats, and communication channels.
  • Conduct research and fact-checking as needed, using reliable and current sources.
  • Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining a clear and cohesive narrative.
  • Manage assignments independently, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate proactively regarding project status and questions.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • Demonstrated professional experience writing and editing thought leadership, executive communications, newsletters, and marketing content.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to draft sophisticated content from scratch with limited direction.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to identify the most compelling message, angle, and structure for a piece.
  • Experience translating technical or complex subject matter into clear, engaging language.
  • Excellent attention to detail, including grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, and deadlines.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote, freelance environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

  • Experience writing for accounting, financial services, professional services, consulting, legal, or other business-to-business organizations.
  • Familiarity with topics such as tax, audit, accounting, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, transaction advisory, wealth management, or business strategy.
  • Experience writing for senior executives, business owners, boards, and other professional audiences.
  • Knowledge of AP style, content marketing principles, and search engine optimization best practices.
  • Experience collaborating with marketing, public relations, design, digital, and business development teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
  • Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
  • Commuter & Parking benefits programs
  • Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Firm Holidays
  • Community & Volunteering programs
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PKF O'Connor Davies

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-tier accounting, tax and advisory practice with a long history of serving domestic and international clients. “Know Greater Value” speaks to the confidence and guidance that our clients realize when they work with us. It reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest levels of value, expertise and service in everything we do. Our clients Know Greater Connections, Know Greater Insights and Know Greater Value. For more information, please visit pkfod.com

Harrison, New York, USA
1.7K employees

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $65K/yr

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
7.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$40M
Last Raise
$40M
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2024
    Private Equity • $40M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
25.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
67%
Direct
21%
Referral
3.8%
Social
0.2%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

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Freelance Writer and Editor-Thought Leadership and Marketing Content

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