Some people work with money and investments in finance. Some writers specialise in analysing and reporting on financial topics—for example, the economy and markets.

What is a Financial Writer?

A financial writer creates content about the financial industry. This content can be printed or posted on websites. As a financial writer, you may work for a content agency or an economic organisation. You could also freelance for some publications, working from home or in a coworking space.

As a financial writer, your responsibilities include the following:

• Creating educational or marketing content
• Consulting with customers to receive topics or outlines
• Revising your work as needed to meet the style and tone of certain publications

Writers can share their opinions on business news or corporate issues through commentary, social media and blogs—for instance, earnings announcements or executive salary trends.

Educational content can be articles about money or textbooks used in college courses about finance.

How Do I Become a Financial Writer?

If you want to become a financial writer you will need a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. This could include economics, finance, journalism, or technical writing. You may need work experience in the finance business and a portfolio of written articles.

There are some characteristics that will help you become a successful financial writer. These include: being able to meet deadlines, have great communication and writing abilities. You may need to have the capacity to listen to constructive criticism and adapt it to your work. Also, the ability to provide quality content is crucial. Finally, you must be self-motivated because you work alone and without supervision.