Freelance Financial Writer – $50.00 – $100.00 per day
GuruFocus.com is a stock research platform that serves a global community of over 1 million investors across 100+ countries. We deliver deep financial data and powerful tools that everyone from college students to professional asset managers rely on. We’re currently building a large financial glossary for our site and are assembling a cohort of graduate-level writers to help us produce accurate, trustworthy, and readable explainer articles.
The Role
As a freelance writer, you’ll produce glossary entries that make complex finance and economics concepts crystal clear for readers (spanning beginners to professional investors). You’ll receive a byline and an author bio on GuruFocus.com to highlight your academic credentials and contribution.
What You’ll Do
- Write 1+ glossary entry per week (typical length: 1,000–2,000 words).
- Break down each term with: clear definition, why it matters, formula(s) with variables defined, worked example, common pitfalls/misconceptions, related terms, etc.
- Ensure accuracy with citations to primary/authoritative sources.
- Follow SEO best practices: title & description, FAQs, etc.
- Collaborate with an editor and complete revisions.
- Follow our style guide and terminology/notation standards.
Articles You’d Write (Examples)
P/E Ratio • Enterprise Value • Free Cash Flow • WACC • Altman Z-Score • etc.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or Business.
- A strong writer who can explain complex ideas simply without losing rigor.
- Detail-oriented with respect for editorial standards.
- Self-motivated and responsive to feedback.
Why Write for GuruFocus
- Author byline & bio on a site read by millions of investors every month.
- Build a published portfolio that showcases your domain expertise.
- Flexible, remote work you can fit around your research and classes.
- Potential for ongoing assignments beyond the glossary project.
Compensation
- Pay per published article: $100
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Projected Total Compensation: $50.00 – $100.00 per day
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Writing Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote