Personal Finance Magazine Feature Writer
Investopedia is hiring an experienced freelancer writer to support the production of annual special edition print magazines. We are seeking a personal finance journalist passionate about educating others about complex topics in an easy-to-digest way. Must have a background in personal finance and provide examples of published magazine feature articles.
The rate for this role is $300 to $600 per assignment.
About the Role:
Thousands of readers look to Investopedia daily for guidance in understanding their own finances. As a freelance magazine writer for Investopedia, you will help ensure the guidance we print is well-researched, trustworthy, and approachable for all readers. You will contribute to content packages throughout the year, including 3-4 magazines each year, writing long-form articles for print (and digital), focused on education while skillfully incorporating interview quotes and data insights to add color and real-life examples to your copy.
About Your Contributions:
Research and write 100% original features to help readers understand topics such as how to save money on their taxes, types of mortgage loans, and comparing retirement savings plan options.
Propose data and information visualization ideas with each submitted article to help bring the topic life on a printed page
Follow Investopedia and Dotdash Meredith’s best editorial practices and styles
Work with the Investopedia staff to complete all assignments and necessary edits on deadline
About You:
The ideal candidate is an experienced personal finance journalist with a history of working on long-form, magazine content for well-respective publications.
3 to 5 years of magazine and/or feature writing experience; primarily focused on financial education and personal finance topics
Strong editorial skills, including clear writing, grammar, AP style, and sourcing/interviewing experts to quote
Deep knowledge of core personal finance topics, including personal income taxes, applying for loans, building credit, homebuying, and planning for retirement
Superior time management skills with a keen attention to detail while on deadline
Experience with Google Docs and Airtable is a plus