Remote Personal Finance Journalist - Freelance

AKQA; New York (NY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA is seeking a freelance Writer, Finance to craft authoritative, editorial-quality financial content for a leading financial services brand. You will produce long-form educational articles and timely financial news for a broad audience, translating complex topics into clear explanations.

Remote (US Based) with ET hours, 40 hours/week through December 23, 2026. You will research topics, consult experts, apply AP style, and build a credible author bio to drive trust and visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal-finance journalist or editorial writer.
• Demonstrated experience in long-form, educational storytelling.
• Strong reporting and research skills, including sourcing and fact-checking.
• Genuine financial subject-matter experience; coverage of personal finance, wealth, investing, retirement, insurance, taxes or related topics.
• Ability to translate financial concepts for a general audience with clarity and credibility.
• Proficiency in AP style standards.
• A credible author bio and byline history for reader trust.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented and committed to editorial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Write long-form, educational financial content that turns complex topics into well-structured articles.
• Produce authoritative content for financial education articles and news.
• Research topics thoroughly, identify credible sources, and distinguish facts and expert perspectives.
• Translate financial concepts into clear language without oversimplifying.
• Apply AP style standards consistently across all content.
• Cultivate a credible author perspective and byline.
• Collaborate with editors and strategists to meet standards.

Skills

AP style

editorial writing

research skills

long-form writing

personal finance knowledge

fact-checking

interviewing

collaboration

Job description

AKQA is seeking a freelance Writer, Finance to craft authoritative, editorial-quality financial content for a leading financial services brand. You will produce long-form educational articles and timely financial news for a broad audience, translating complex topics into clear explanations.

Remote (US Based) with ET hours, 40 hours/week through December 23, 2026. You will research topics, consult experts, apply AP style, and build a credible author bio to drive trust and visibility.