Contract Editor, Trading and Investing

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. Investopedia is seeking a Freelance Editor for trading and investing content. We are looking for sharp and experienced finance editors who can edit our content for style, accuracy, and tone. You will copy edit, fact check, and edit financial content on tight deadlines to ensure all facts are accurate and supported by reputable sources, citations are properly formatted, and copy is free from spelling or grammatical errors and aligns with AP and brand style guidelines. The ideal candidate is an investing and finance addict, steeped in business news, fascinated with markets, and loves explaining how the world of money and financial markets work. This role pays $50/hour and is a contract role. Assignment Details: 20-35 hours a week Start date: 10/1/2024 End date: 12/31/2024 Hourly Rate: $50 Location: Remote - US or NYC DDM Office Assignment Responsibilities: Write and edit well-sourced, thorough, and informative articles within the CMS while working with Investopedia editors Learn our style, formats, and tech platforms Collaborate with freelance writers on improving their copy and maintaining our editorial standards of excellence Be able to work to tight deadlines Be able to use or learn how to use DataWrapper Skills/Experience: 3+ years of experience working for a reputable brand in the investing, finance, and business world. Coverage areas include the stock market, options trading and strategies, ETFs and Mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, forex, technical analysis, and financial advisors. Strong editorial judgment and skills Business or finance journalism experience or other relevant experience Working knowledge of SEO best practices Ability to work remotely and with minimal supervision. Fully versed in AP Style Knowledge and experience writing about technical analysis for publication preferred Ability to use or learn to use TradingView platform Dotdash Meredith is America's largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].

Created: 2024-11-05