Writer, Finance - Freelance

AKQA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA, part of WPP, seeks a Freelance Writer, Finance to craft authoritative, educational financial content for a leading financial services brand. You will write long-form articles, financial news, and consumer-focused pieces that explain complex topics with clarity and credibility.

Remote (US-based) with Eastern Time hours; ASAP through December 23, 2026; 40 hours/week; weekly compensation of $2,600–$3,000. Hybrid in-office days may be required per the hiring team.

Qualifications

• Write long-form, educational financial content.
• Produce authoritative financial content for editorial publications.
• Research topics thoroughly and differentiate facts from marketing claims.
• Translate financial concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Apply AP style standards consistently.
• Develop a credible author bio and byline to drive visibility.

Responsibilities

• Write long-form, educational financial content that translates complex topics into clear articles.
• Produce authoritative financial content, including news and educational pieces.
• Research topics, identify credible sources, and verify information.
• Translate financial concepts for a general audience with clarity and credibility.
• Apply AP style standards consistently across content.
• Collaborate with editors and strategists to meet standards.

Skills

Editorial writing

AP style

Research skills

Financial reporting

Storytelling

Interviewing

Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Writers at AKQA apply craft, clarity, and rigor to bring ideas to life through the written word. Skilled storytellers and researchers, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to create content that informs, educates, and earns trust. The most exciting of them can take a complex subject and shape it into writing that is both authoritative and genuinely accessible, meeting readers where they are without ever talking down to them.

We are seeking a Freelance Writer, Finance to create authoritative, editorial-quality financial content for one of the most established names in financial services, a brand trusted by millions to help them plan for their futures. We are looking for a personal-finance journalist or editorial writer who can build out long‑form, educational, and news‑driven financial content that is both authoritative and speaks clearly to everyday people. You will write financial education articles, financial news, and consumer‑focused financial content that explains complex topics with clarity, credibility, and care.

Role Requirements

• Write long‑form, educational financial content that takes complex topics and develops them into well‑structured, informative articles
• Produce authoritative financial content that speaks to regular people, alongside financial news and financial education articles
• Research topics thoroughly, identify credible primary sources, incorporate insights from subject‑matter experts, and distinguish between facts, expert perspectives, and marketing claims
• Translate financial concepts such as retirement, investing, insurance, taxes, saving, and financial planning into clear, accessible language without oversimplifying
• Apply AP style standards consistently and accurately across all written content
• Bring a credible author perspective and bio that helps drive visibility and trust
• Collaborate with editors, strategists, and other team members to ensure content meets editorial and client standards

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience as a personal‑finance journalist or editorial writer, ideally writing long‑form consumer financial content for established editorial publishers
• Demonstrated experience in long‑form, educational storytelling, comfortable turning a complex financial topic into a clear, well‑structured article
• Strong reporting and research skills, including sourcing, interviewing or incorporating subject‑matter experts, and fact‑checking
• Genuine financial subject‑matter experience; a journalism background alone is not enough, as we ideally want someone who has covered personal finance, wealth, investing, retirement, insurance, banking, taxes, or related topics
• Proven ability to translate financial concepts for a general audience with clarity and credibility
• Proficiency in AP style standards, with the ability to apply them consistently
• A credible author bio and byline history that helps drive visibility and reader trust
• Rigorous, detail‑oriented, and committed to accuracy and editorial integrity

Location & Commitment

• Remote (US Based); must be available to work Eastern Time hours
• ASAP through December 23, 2026
• 40 hours/week
• Expected weekly compensation: 2,600 to 3,000 USD

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in‑office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.