Freelance Financial News Writer - Money Digest

About the role

Money Digest makes personal finance easier to understand – and a little more fun. Whether we’re breaking down the difference between an IRA and a Roth IRA or exploring what’s in a celebrity’s wallet, we aim to make financial literacy more approachable for everyone. Our writers cover everything that affects your bottom line, from day-to-day budgeting to big-picture financial trends. We keep things clear, informative, and un-intimidating – because no matter where you are on your financial journey, it should be easy to get the info you need.

We’re looking for freelance writers with experience covering personal finance or lifestyle content to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Claim and complete articles from a list of available assignments
• Deliver accurate, engaging content in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to ensure high-quality content

Example Topics You Might Cover

• The US Dollar Just Fell And The Reason Is Clear
• This 'Boring' Stock Has Nearly Doubled The Nasdaq-100's Returns Over The Past 5 Years
• What You Should Never Say When Applying For A Mortgage

Requirements

• At least 1 year of editorial or professional writing experience
• Experience covering personal finance, investing, banking, budgeting, taxes, economics, and/or consumer money topics
• Comfort working in a CMS
• Strong research skills, grammar, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Compensation: $21–$25/hour (based on experience; starting at $21/hour)
• Paid trial assignment: $60
• Reliable pay: Twice-monthly payments
• Flexible schedule: Work when it suits you
• Fully remote: Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection
• High visibility: Your work reaches millions of readers and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple News, and more

Why You Want to Work Here

• Work with a top-tier digital media team
• Reach millions of readers each month
• Flexible, fully remote work with reliable pay

About Static Media

Static Media is a fast-growing digital media company reaching 220M+ readers each month. We operate a diverse portfolio of established websites, including Money Digest, where we are expanding into further specialized coverage of personal finance.