Investing Magazine Feature Writer, Investopedia

Job Description

Investopedia is hiring an experienced freelance writer to support the production of annual special edition print magazines. We are seeking a finance journalist with a passion for educating others about investing and trading in an approachable way. Must have a background in investing and provide examples of published magazine feature articles from reputable financial publications.

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 trading and investing. As a freelance magazine writer for Investopedia, you will help ensure the guidance we print is well-researched, trustworthy, and accessible by all readers. You will contribute to content packages throughout the year, including 2 to 3 special issue publications 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 magazine-friendly content to help readers understand investing topics such as portfolio construction, risk management, researching stocks, capital gains taxs, and the fundamentals of common investing vehicles, such as index funds and bonds.
• 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 financial journalist with a history of working on long-form, print-friendly content for well-respective publications.

• 3 to 5 years of magazine and/or feature writing experience; primarily focused on investing education
• Strong editorial skills, including clear writing, grammar, AP style, and sourcing/interviewing experts to quote
• Deep knowledge of core investing topics, including portfolio construction, risk management, researching stocks, capital gains tax basics, and the fundamentals of common investing vehicles, such as index funds and bonds.
• Superior time management skills with a keen attention to detail while on deadline
• Experience with Google Docs and Airtable is a plus

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