[Hiring] Freelance Financial Content Writer @Siege Media

Role Description

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first GEO agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Financial Content Writer to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Suggested Skills

• 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.

Requirements

• Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:
• Your resume.
• A short introduction/cover letter.
• A link to your portfolio with at least 3 writing samples that show diversity in complexity within the finance vertical.