Financial Writer (Social Media)

Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Empowering Millions through Insurance!

What's Finshots?

Finshots is a new-age media startup aiming to make finance and business news more relatable to millennials. We curate digestible content on how various business news affects the average Joe. We talk in simple English. No Jargons. Just simple English.

We aim to be the go-to platform for millennials for all things finance.

What We Do at Finshots:
• Finshots Daily – A three-minute newsletter that simplifies the biggest finance and business stories, delivered to 500,000+ inboxes every day.
• Finshots Podcast – One of India’s top finance podcasts with over a million listens.
• Deep Dives Explainers – Breaking down complex financial concepts into bite-sized, engaging stories.

Now, we’re looking for a Financial Writer to lead and elevate our content game.

About the Role:

As our Financial Writer, you’ll:
• Write and edit crisp, insightful content on how finance, business, and policy decisions affect the everyday Indian.
• Break down market trends, earnings reports, and economic concepts into engaging, easy-to-digest stories.
• Spearhead new content initiatives, whether it’s a personal finance series, an explainer on tax policies, or a deep dive into RBI’s latest move.
• Stay ahead of financial markets, business news, and macroeconomic developments.

Who you are :
• Storyteller at Heart – You don’t just report facts; you craft narratives that keep readers hooked.
• Finance Enthusiast – You geek out over market trends, investing, and economic policies.
• Clear Communicator – You can explain complex financial concepts to a 10-year-old.
• Sharp Editor – You spot inconsistencies a mile away and know how to make content shine.
• Digital-Savvy – You understand content distribution across platforms and how to make finance go viral.

What We’re Looking For:

Education Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Prior background or training in finance is a big plus.
• 2+ years of experience in financial content creation — ideally in a fintech, business media, or finance-focused company.

Writing Communication Skills:
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to explain financial concepts clearly and creatively.
• Prior experience writing about stocks, market trends, macroeconomics, or policy.
• Demonstrable ability to publish consistently — whether on a personal blog, LinkedIn, newsletters, or mainstream platforms.

Finance and Market Knowledge
• You're actively plugged into the world of finance — following earnings season, keeping up with RBI announcements, and maybe even investing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and financial reports.
• Comfort in turning real-time developments into insightful content quickly and accurately.

This role is ideal for someone who loves financial storytelling, enjoys simplifying complexity, and stays hungry to understand what’s next in the world of money.

Why join us:
• Work at the intersection of finance and media - shape the way India understands money.
• Be part of an award-winning startup backed by Zerodha and recognized as a LinkedIn Top Startup.
• See your content make an impact - our newsletter reaches 500,000+ readers every day.
• A fast-paced, collaborative culture that believes in learning, experimenting, and growing together.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and unlimited access to our office pantry.

Our Interview Process:

We respect your time and effort, so we aim to keep the process smooth and efficient. Here’s what to expect:
• Introductory call with HR
• Task 1 - Writing Assignment
• Presentation Round
• Founder’s round

If you’re ready to create content that’s empathetic, impactful, and human, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s change how India talks about insurance — together. Read more