Financial Content Writer

Summary

Join Siege Media, a remote-first organic growth agency, as a Freelance Financial Content Writer! We are seeking a talented writer with 2-3 years of experience creating finance-specific content for reputable online publications. You will conduct keyword research, write comprehensive articles on various finance topics, and adapt your writing style to different audiences. Success in this role requires hitting client SEO traffic goals, performing outreach to journalists, and developing strong working relationships. You should possess strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas. Siege Media values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

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.)
• Extensive 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients
• 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
• Periodically perform outreach to journalists/bloggers
• Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press
• Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters, and web editors
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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