Freelance Financial News Writer

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Static Media is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our news team at Money Digest. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing for print or the web with a focus on personal finance content. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Money Digest

Money Digest is a site for anyone who earns and everyone who spends, and our content is always designed with that broad audience in mind.

At Money Digest, you’ll get approachable personal finance tips, advice, and explainers. Our articles are designed to make the arcane world of personal finance digestible for any reader. Our expert team of writers and editors isn’t intimidated by complexity, and we don’t think you should be either. We are all united here by the mission to demystify the financial topics that impact all of our lives.

Our team writes about every topic that affects you and your family’s bottom line, while also reporting all the interesting financial angles on the news of the day. No matter your level of financial literacy, at Money Digest you’re only one click away from accessible explainers breaking down topics like the difference between an IRA and a Roth IRA, and which current credit card offers will best serve your needs. We also like to season our educational content with fun articles about celebrity newsmakers and their finances, whether those articles amount to inspirational stories or cautionary tales.

News Writer Responsibilities

• Claim news and evergreen article topics from a selection of assignments
• Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site's areas of coverage
• Research and write 300- to 900-word articles in a custom CMS
• Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
• Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
  
  

What We Offer

• Compensation: $21 per hour
• Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
• Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
• Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
• Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo
  
  

Experience Required

• Minimum three years editorial experience writing and/or editing
• Experience with building content in a CMS
• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook
  
  

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the content shared on Money Digest
  
  

Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.

All content on Static Media's sites is written entirely by humans. While we understand AI-written content is becoming prevalent, any articles submitted using AI during the hiring process will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.