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. 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.
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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
- 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
- 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
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
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of experience writing finance-specific content, ideally published on reputable sites
- Extensive knowledge of topics: digital currency, financial planning, passive income, insurance, mortgage loans
- Experience writing for the web (long-form guides, how-tos, roundups, comparisons, trend reports, thought leadership)
- Ability to adapt tone and complexity to target audiences and align with style guides
- Proven ability to hit SEO traffic goals and create content that ranks or generates organic links
- Skill writing effective titles to improve CTR and press potential
- Ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
- Strong interpersonal skills for productive remote collaboration
- Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects independently
- Close attention to detail and focus on content quality
- Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract web attention
- Resume (upload during application)
- Short introduction/cover letter (upload during application)
- Portfolio link with at least 3 finance writing samples showing diversity in complexity
- 4-year degree in finance, economics, or related field
- Intermediary SEO knowledge and working knowledge of SEO tools
- Experience collaborating with design teams and advising on design/UX
What We Do
Siege Media is a content marketing agency that focuses on creation, promotion, and strategy.
