Creative Writer

Planet Group (United States); New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Financial Content Writer & Editor to join our in-house marketing team in New York. You will transform complex wealth management and macroeconomic concepts into engaging content for corporate HR leaders, executives, and employees.

The role requires collaboration with senior leaders, delivering whitepapers, video scripts, digital newsletters, and employee communications. You will translate technical topics into clear takeaways, manage editorial quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional writing and editing experience in financial services or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of macroeconomics, wealth management, and markets.
• Portfolio showing long-form thought leadership, promotional copy, video scripts.
• Excellent copyediting, proofreading, research, and citation skills.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven environments (FINRA a plus).
• Experience with project management systems (e.g., Monday.com) and basic HTML/WYSIWYG publishing.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit multi-channel content including whitepapers, articles, scripts, and promos.
• Translate complex financial topics into clear takeaways for executives and employees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and brand guidelines across all materials.
• Manage internal communications and digital publishing using HTML templates.
• Coordinate multiple projects and deadlines using Monday.com.

Skills

Financial writing

Editing

Research

Communication

Editorial standards

Education

BA in Journalism/English/Communications

Tools

Monday.com

HTML editors

Job description

Title Marketing Communication Writer
Location New York New York 10282 Or Iving TX OR Dallas TX
Hourly Rate 70-75
Contract 6 month

Creative Writer

We are seeking an ambitious, markets-savvy Financial Content Writer & Editor to join a fast-paced in-house marketing team. In this role, you will transform complex wealth management and macroeconomic concepts into compelling, accessible content for corporate HR leaders, executives, and employees.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and subject-matter experts to develop a variety of content, ranging from flagship whitepapers and market-related video scripts to digital newsletters and employee communications. Your work will help educate and engage audiences on financial markets, wealth management, workplace benefits, and personal finance.

Schedule: Requires three days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Thought Leadership & Editorial Execution: Research, write, and edit engaging multi-channel content, including web articles, whitepapers, video scripts, and promotional materials.

• Simplifying Complex Financial Concepts: Translate technical topics, such as year-end tax strategies and market volatility, into clear, practical takeaways for corporate decision-makers and employee audiences.

• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Navigate editorial, legal, and compliance review processes, ensuring published materials meet regulatory standards and brand guidelines.

• Internal Communications & Digital Publishing: Curate and publish weekly internal editorial updates across digital communication platforms and intranet sites using standard web and HTML templates.

• Content Operations & Project Management: Manage content deliverables from initial concept through publication, using project management platforms such as Monday.com to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of professional writing and editing experience within financial services, financial journalism, wealth management, personal finance, fintech, or B2B corporate communications.

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomics, investing, wealth management, financial markets, and workplace benefits.

• Cross-Format Versatility: A strong writing portfolio showcasing experience with long-form thought leadership, promotional copy, video scripts, and executive summaries.

• Editorial Standards: Exceptional copyediting, proofreading, research, and citation skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Compliance & Brand Discipline: Familiarity with compliance-driven and FINRA-regulated environments preferred.

• Technical Agility: Experience with project management systems such as Monday.com and comfort with, or willingness to learn, basic HTML and WYSIWYG digital publishing platforms.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.