Freelance Financial News Writer - Money Digest

September 7, 2026

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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.

What You'll Do

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

What We Offer

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

What You’ll Need

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

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

How to Apply

Please submit

Resume
Brief cover letter
Three writing samples relevant to the type of content we publish

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected to move forward, a member of our hiring team will be in touch and next steps in the process will include a paid trial period. All content on Static Media’s brands is written exclusively by human writers. Submissions containing AI-generated material will not be accepted.

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.

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