Senior Writer

Contrarian Thinking; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital education and media startup is seeking a Senior Writer passionate about finance and storytelling. The role involves creating diverse content types, from deep-dive reports to engaging social media posts, aimed at converting complex financial topics into digestible content. Would-be writers should be prepared for a fast-paced environment that values creativity and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

100% company-paid health, dental, and vision

Unlimited PTO policy plus paid holidays

Access to 401(k) plan

Free access to courses and community resources

Qualifications

• Fast-paced work ethic and startup mindset.
• Proven success in writing about business or marketing.
• Exceptional storytelling instincts with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write high-impact, voice-driven copy across various formats.
• Analyze industries and translate complex strategies into compelling stories.
• Help refine and evolve the editorial voice.

Skills

Storytelling

Research and Analysis

Copywriting

Content Versatility

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Position Overview

We're looking for a sharp, multi-talented writer who can swing from spreadsheets to story arcs without breaking a sweat. Someone who's passionate about startups and can distill complex financial topics into copy that converts, content that slaps, and stories people can't stop sharing.

The ideal candidate has a finance brain and a marketer's pen. You should be just as comfortable breaking down an acquisition deal as you are writing a viral tweet or distilling a wealth-building framework for 500,000+ newsletter readers.

This is not a one-trick writing gig. You'll write deep-dive breakdowns. You'll write short-form social. You'll write brand messaging, newsletter intros, and downloadable guides that feel more like contraband than content marketing.

You'll report to our Executive Editor, work closely with our CEO, and collaborate with teammates across media, community, and investing.

If you need “ample time to noodle,” this is not the role for you.

If you crave creative range, run fast, write clean, and have impeccable taste, you'll thrive here.

If you worked here this month, here are some things you might have worked on:

• Wrote a 1,200-word acquisition breakdown that turned a trash hauling business into a must-read case study
• Turned that story into a 3-tweet banger that got 500k+ impressions on Codie Sanchez's Twitter
• Pitched a spicy new guide to help Main Street moguls get funding without begging VCs
• Partnered with our media and community teams to turn dry business frameworks into addictive, wealth-building cheat codes
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Storytelling & Strategy: Write high-impact, voice-driven copy across newsletters, reports, case studies, and growth content that informs and converts.
• Content Versatility: Move seamlessly between formats — from longform newsletters to 2-line tweets to landing pages and lead magnets.
• Deep Research & Analysis: Bring depth. Learn industries, analyze acquisition tactics, and translate complex strategies into clean, compelling stories.
• Voice & Brand: Write in a tone that's sharp, contrarian, and never boring. Help refine and evolve our editorial voice as we grow.
• Speed & Execution: Work fast without sacrificing clarity or quality. Own your deadlines. Turn good ideas into great content — fast.
• Work Ethic & Attitude: We don't do drama. We don't do divas. We do what needs doing — with hustle and humility.
  
  

Necessary Skills And Qualifications

Here's a list of primary skills we believe are necessary for this person to succeed:

• Fast-paced work ethic and startup mindset
• Proven success writing about business or marketing
• Exceptional storytelling instincts and attention to detail
• A strong grasp of tone and voice, with examples to back it up
• Ability to distill complex topics into digestible insights
• Familiarity with finance, acquisitions, investing, and/or small business ownership
• Bonus: experience writing for high-growth media brands or newsletters
  
  

What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?

We free minds and build bank accounts. We're on a mission to help 1 million people become financially free and to create 100,000 small business owners.

We're a digital education and media startup that has amassed 9M+ followers in 5 years (and we're just getting started!).

Our YouTube channel has 1.75M subscribers.

Our main newsletter is read by 800K+ people every week.

Our podcast — BigDeal by Codie Sanchez — is a Top 50 business show that has grown 300% in 2025.

We also produce some of the best business content on Instagram (2.5M followers), Twitter, and LinkedIn.

99% of our content is 100% free.

The other 1% is how we help people become expert deal makers so they can live freer.

We do this through our courses and 2k+ person global community.

We also have our own investment fund, Contrarian Thinking Capital, that invests in the businesses and tech that supports SMB growth, as well as our own portfolio company, Main Street Hold Co.

So, yeah, you could say we put our money where our mouths are.

For more information about our Founder and CEO, Codie Sanchez, read her bio.

The Contrarian Creed

These are the words we stand by, live by and define what it means to be a Contrarian.

• People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
• Be a great f*cking human. Do what's right even when it hurts.
• How you do anything is how you do everything.
• We do the dirty work.
• Your word is your contract.
• We are Archimedes, find your lever.
• Winners want pressure.
• We want your weird. Better weird than boring.
• Your job isn't done until THE job is done. We work the problem.
• Assumptions are for assholes. Find the truth.
• Less words, more meaning.
• Even our notes are worth stealing. Make every creation a mini-masterpiece.
• Show me your results, not your intentions.
  
  

You ready to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details:

Location

Austin, TX

Please note: This position requires regular in-office collaboration in Austin, Texas. Applicants must be willing to reside within a 1-hour drive of Austin, Texas to be considered.

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Crew Benefits

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision for all full-time crew members with an option to add any dependents.
• 100% company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and personal accident insurance
• Unlimited PTO policy (with approval from your direct supervisor) + 9 paid US holidays
• Option to enroll in a 401(k) via Fidelity
• Learn expert deal-making and how to buy businesses with 100% free access to all of our courses and our Contrarian communities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production

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