Financial Options Trading Writer
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 Overview
The 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)
Responsibilities
• 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
Skills and Qualifications
• 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
About Client
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.
Profile Overview
The 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)
Responsibilities
• 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
Skills and Qualifications
• 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
About Client
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.