Market Commentary Writer (Temp-to-Fulltime Role)
Opportunity:
Wealthfront is looking for an experienced financial writer and editor to support our growing market commentary vertical and newsletter, Vested Interest. The goal of this growing vertical is to empower digital natives to make informed financial decisions through timely, unique content that connects the prevailing macroeconomic news with their personal finance goals.
This role will be responsible for ideating and writing engaging, sharable stories for the Vested Interest newsletter. This will include creating a mixture of short and long-form content in both written and video formats, as well as translating topics into social media content. To support Wealthfront’s editorial strategy, this role will help build and manage a team of experienced content creators, and will work closely with multiple teams across the company including Social Media, Editorial, Investment Research, Creative, Compliance, and more.
Content Team at Wealthfront:
The purpose of the Content Team at Wealthfront is to inspire and empower smart financial decisions through original and relevant content. We aim to make Wealthfront the trusted partner for young professionals managing and growing wealth. Successful writers at Wealthfront think creatively about how to develop unique content that delivers value for our target audience, and are experienced at testing and iterating within a variety of topics, formats, and distribution channels.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced financial journalist and editor who wants to help expand a trusted editorial operation. Through this growing content strategy, this role will help Wealthfront’s target audience expand their financial knowledge and deepen their relationship with our products.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor market and macroeconomic news daily and generate high-quality, timely content ideas for the Vested Interest newsletter (and potentially other platforms including social media, short- and long-form video, and audio) that help young professionals navigate market trends and build their financial confidence.
- Help build and manage a team of freelancers to bring these ideas to life across different platforms, with a focus on developing unique content that delivers value to Wealthfront’s audience.
- Partner with Lifecycle, Social Media and Creative teams to distribute content to clients and prospects across our channels.
- Evaluate new content formats and distribution channels and make recommendations on which to pursue.
- Partner with internal teams to measure the impact of content and develop strategies to improve outcomes.
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Qualifications:
- 6+ years experience writing and editing timely and engaging financial market and macroeconomic stories at top-tier news outlets.
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing a variety of timely financial content, from newsletters to video scripts to social media posts, and more.
- Familiarity with investing and personal finance strategies, macroeconomic data, and how overarching financial trends impact young professionals.
- Storytelling creativity and expertise in translating financial news and data into unique, digestible content.
- Experience developing and/or producing video and audio content is preferred, but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
This will be a 6-month, full-time temporary role, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position at the end of the 6-month period. Estimated annual salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 USD. This position is not eligible to receive equity or bonus compensation during the initial 6-month period.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- Company Equity
- 401(K)
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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