Staff Writer

Job Description

Fortune Media is seeking a Staff Writer to expand its personal finance content. The Staff Writer will create articles educating consumers, collaborate with teams to optimize content, and contribute to Fortune's editorial strategy. The role involves balancing news SEO with evergreen content creation and assisting in projects to future-proof Fortune against AI-driven search disruptions.

Preference for New York-based candidates who can work from the Fortune HQ but qualified remote candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Research financial products and compile data points.
• Assist with building ranking methodologies.
• Write/update 3-5 articles per week and fine-tune them according to an editor’s direction.
• Have a strong commitment to accuracy and transparency in your content.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening with interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and related topics impacting consumers.
• Be attuned to SEO trends and best practices and comfortable working with tools such as Semrush and Ahrefs.
• Have a keen attention to detail and a drive to ensure your articles are rigorously accurate and stand out from the competition.
• Be comfortable interviewing expert sources for quotes and insights as needed.
• Have a network of expert sources in the personal finance space.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience covering personal finance topics.
• Well versed in writing about personal finance topics including banking, mortgages, personal loans, investing and more.
• Experience writing content types including rankings, reviews, and evergreen explainers.
• An excellent grasp of AP Style and English grammar.
• The ability to adapt your writing to fit with Fortune’s style and readership.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency working with Google Sheets and Excel.
• The ability to collaborate across teams to optimize content.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple assignments.
• Familiarity working in WordPress or a similar CMS.

Fortune Media offers:

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in business journalism.
• Chance to contribute to Fortune's editorial strategy.
• A collaborative work environment.