Freelance Financial Content Writer - Remote

Overview

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in working with the Siege team? 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.

In Short

• 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

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

Benefits

• Work in a remote-first environment
• Be part of a nationally recognized team
• Opportunity to work with world-class clients
• Encouragement of diversity and inclusion
• Support for personal and professional growth