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Personal Finance Staff Writer

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💎 Seniority level: Proven experience

📍 Location: California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Wisconsin

💸 Salary: 94000.0 - 105000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Personal Finance

🏢 Company: The Motley Fool👥 501-1000💰 $25,000,000 Private over 15 years agoPublishingConsultingNewsFinancial ServicesMarketing

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Proven experience

🪄 Skills: Data AnalysisContent creationSEOWritingFinancial analysis

Requirements:
  • Proven experience and expertise in writing about personal finance or related fields, with a strong portfolio of published work.
  • Strong data acumen, including experience analyzing metrics and applying insights to improve performance.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with an ability to explain complex topics in an accessible, engaging way.
  • Familiarity with SEO best practices and content optimization strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes.
  • Financial credentials such as CFP, CFA, etc preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, finance, economics, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities:
  • Write clear, engaging, and actionable articles on a variety of personal finance topics, including credit cards, banking, loans, budgeting, and financial planning.
  • Write short-form editorial content, as well as long-form evergreen topic guides, reviews, and best-of lists.
  • Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy, credibility, and value for readers.
  • Analyze content performance metrics (e.g., traffic, engagement, conversions) to inform future writing and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with editorial and SEO teams to optimize articles for search visibility and audience engagement.
  • Use data-driven insights to align content strategy with business objectives, focusing on driving revenue and user growth.
  • Stay updated on trends and news in the personal finance industry to produce timely, relevant content.
  • Generate innovative content ideas based on market trends, audience needs, and data analysis.
  • Leverage AI tools to assist in writing structure, velocity, and idea generation, ensuring efficiency and creative breakthroughs.
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