Money Writer (Contract)

We're hiring a Money Writer. This is a contract position that is expected to work EST time hours. This is a five-month-long contract.

About Our Team And What We'll Build Together

This role will contribute to our mission of helping millennial women make smarter money decisions. You'll be responsible for pitching, reporting, writing, and fact-checking both timely and evergreen money content for our newsletters, site, and other platforms. The ideal candidate is well-versed in money news and personal finance topics, comfortable with tight deadlines, and can commit to a five-month-long contract.

How You'll Contribute To Our Mission

Translate financial jargon and break down complex money topics using theSkimm's unique voice and editorial approach
Produce a consistent output of financial content, from evergreen explainers on investing, budgeting, and saving to timely explainers on how the news affects your money
Own multiple stages of the content creation process, from researching, pitching, and reporting to fact-checking and publishing
Maintain and utilize contacts with experts to secure exclusive interviews on a range of personal finance topics, from paying down credit card debt to traveling on a budget
Curate and write about the most important financial news affecting millennial women, from rising mortgage rates to the evolving job market
Work with cross-functional partners to maintain a cohesive voice and style for financial content across all Skimm platforms
Pitch and help execute fresh ideas to bring financial content to life through email, social, video, audio, and web

You're ready for this! Here's a bit more about what we're looking for

3+ years of experience in financial writing
Solid understanding of financial markets, investing, and personal finance
Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
Ability to create actionable content with a specific target audience in mind
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
Experience in a fast-paced environment with an ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
Ability to self-motivate and be a team player across multiple departments
Passionate about theSkimm's mission and ability to write in theSkimm's voice

What Would Set You Apart

Experience with financial content targeting millennial women
Experience working on newsletters
Experience evaluating and/or reporting content performance

The expected rate for this role is between $40/hr for 30 hours a week. We'll consider a variety of factors when determining compensation including an evaluation of a candidate's skills, abilities, experience, location, market demands, and internal parity.