Freelance Writer and Editor - Thought Leadership Content

About this role:

We are looking for a freelance writer and editor to develop high-quality content for clients, prospects, and the wider business community. You will work closely with subject-matter experts and marketing teams to create compelling thought leadership articles, newsletters, and marketing materials that showcase expertise and support business development goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content for executive and business audiences. You should be comfortable drafting content from scratch, shaping material based on interviews or outlines, and editing existing drafts to improve structure, clarity, tone, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft original thought leadership articles, newsletters, executive communications, and editorial content from concept through final copy
• Interview partners, executives, and subject-matter experts to capture their insights and knowledge
• Turn interviews, presentations, research notes, and outlines into polished, publication-ready content
• Edit and rewrite content for clarity, organization, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and brand alignment
• Develop marketing materials, including service descriptions, brochures, one-pagers, case studies, website copy, email campaigns, and event materials
• Create content that makes complex business and financial topics accessible to a range of audiences
• Adapt messaging and tone for different industries, service areas, formats, and communication channels
• Conduct research and fact-checking using reliable and current sources
• Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining clear and cohesive narrative
• Manage assignments independently, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate proactively regarding project status
• Follow applicable editorial, branding, and compliance guidelines

Skills/background needed:

• Demonstrated professional experience writing and editing thought leadership, executive communications, newsletters, and marketing content
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
• Ability to draft sophisticated content from scratch with limited direction
• Strong judgment and ability to identify compelling messages, angles, and structures
• Experience translating technical or complex subject matter into clear, engaging language
• Excellent attention to detail, including grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, freelance environment
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred experience:

• Experience writing for accounting, financial services, professional services, consulting, legal, or other business-to-business organizations
• Familiarity with topics such as tax, audit, accounting, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, wealth management, or business strategy
• Experience writing for senior executives, business owners, and professional audiences
• Knowledge of AP style, content marketing principles, and search engine optimization best practices
• Experience collaborating with marketing, communications, design, and business development teams

Contract length: Project-based and ongoing (freelance)

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Location: Open to applicants worldwide. This is a fully remote position.

The volume and timing of assignments may vary based on business needs. You will collaborate remotely with the marketing team and subject-matter experts.