Content Marketing Specialist (Finance)

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first Content Marketing agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talentedFinancial Content Marketing Specialist to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.

Perks for United States residents include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401k match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, work-from-home equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens.

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Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients
• Write comprehensive articles on financial topics including investing, taxes, debt, credit, budgeting, and banking
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides
• Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates organic links
• Assist with project management tasks including client communication and reporting
• Periodically perform outreach to journalists/bloggers
• Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and the press
• Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters, and web editors
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to periodically create content outside of finance if current client needs require it
• Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates

• Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients.

Required Skills

• 2-3 years of experience as a content marketer, writing finance-specific content (ideally published on reputable new sites or industry blogs, such as Investopedia, Nerd Wallet, Forbes, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of niche topics including digital currency, financial planning, passive income/side hustles, insurance, and mortgage loans
• Experience writing for the web, with a focus on digital content and thought leadership including long-form guides, how-tos, trend reports, comparison posts, calculators, and interactives
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content
• Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web

Suggested Skills

• 2-4 years experience working in an agency or similar marketing environment
• 4-year degree in finance, economics or a related field
• Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites
• Experience using Google Workspace, Zoom, Basecamp, and Smartsheet
• Understanding of HTML/CSS and comfortable uploading content to WordPress and other similar Content Management Systems
• Experience creating thoughtful client reports using SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Ahrefs
• Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices

The salary range for this position is $58,000.00-$68,000.00, DOE. This position is 100% remote and based in the US.

Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:

• Your resume
• A short introduction/cover letter
• Three relevant blog writing samples (ideally over 500 words) that show diversity in complexity within the finance vertical

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