Support the client’s online options trading education platform by producing high-quality, technically accurate blog content designed to drive organic search traffic and support top-of-funnel course acquisition.
Profile OverviewThe client operates an online course platform focused on teaching individuals how to trade options and derivatives. They are seeking a specialized financial writer with options trading expertise to create blog content that aligns with an existing SEO-driven editorial calendar.
The ideal writer will have direct experience with options or derivatives trading or a strong background in financial journalism or investment education content.
Scope- Commitment: 5 hours per week (approx. 22 hours per month)
- Contract Duration: 6-month initial engagement
- Primary Deliverable: Weekly blog posts (1 per week at ~1,000 words)
- Write SEO-optimized blog articles on options trading strategies and derivatives topics.
- Translate complex trading concepts into clear, engaging educational content.
- Follow the client’s existing editorial calendar and keyword research.
- Conduct supplemental research to ensure accuracy and authority.
- Maintain a consistent brand voice aligned with an educational trading platform.
- Collaborate directly with the client for topic clarification and direction.
- Assist with additional content projects when needed, including: Editing and restructuring a technical trading ebook and simplifying technical material into more accessible content
- Demonstrated experience writing about options trading, derivatives, or financial markets
- Strong understanding of options strategies and trading terminology
- Financial writing experience for recognized publications (preferred), such as: Investopedia, Forbes, NerdWallet, or Similar financial publications
- Ability to produce human-written, high-quality content
- Experience writing SEO-driven financial content
- Excellent research and explanatory writing skills
Client is a former derivatives trader with over two decades of trading experience. He is building an online educational platform focused on teaching options trading strategies through a course supported by a daily newsletter. The blog will serve as a primary SEO channel to attract traders interested in learning options strategies.
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