Freelance Writer, Finance

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 articlesProduce authoritative financial content that speaks to regular people, alongside financial news and financial education articlesResearch topics thoroughly, identify credible primary sources, incorporate insights from subject-matter experts, and distinguish between facts, expert perspectives, and marketing claimsTranslate financial concepts such as retirement, investing, insurance, taxes, saving, and financial planning into clear, accessible language without oversimplifyingApply AP style standards consistently and accurately across all written contentBring a credible author perspective and bio that helps drive visibility and trustCollaborate 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 publishersDemonstrated experience in long-form, educational storytelling, comfortable turning a complex financial topic into a clear, well-structured articleStrong reporting and research skills, including sourcing, interviewing or incorporating subject-matter experts, and fact-checkingGenuine 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 topicsProven ability to translate financial concepts for a general audience with clarity and credibilityProficiency in AP style standards, with the ability to apply them consistentlyA credible author bio and byline history that helps drive visibility and reader trustRigorous, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy and editorial integrity Location & Commitment Remote (US Based); must be available to work Eastern Time hoursASAP through December 23, 202640 hours/weekExpected 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.