Director, Viewpoints Active Investor Writer
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position
The Director, Viewpoints Active Investor Writer will develop advanced trading and investing content for Fidelity’s retail clients, helping millions of investors navigate markets with confidence and clarity.
This senior writer will partner closely with Content team leads and Fidelity’s investment strategists, traders, and product experts to concept, develop, write, and edit timely, actionable content that reflects Fidelity’s point of view on markets and investing. Coverage spans equities, fixed income, ETFs, commodities, options, alternatives, crypto, and tactical trading strategies, as well as the tools and platforms that support active investors.
Content is distributed across Fidelity.com, the mobile app, newsletters, and social channels—reaching a broad, highly engaged audience each week and directly supporting brokerage priorities, product adoption, and trading activity.
This role is ideal for an experienced financial journalist who thrives at the intersection of markets, storytelling, and business impact, and who is comfortable operating with a high degree of independence, influence, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary writer for advanced Active Investor content, including the Active Investor newsletter and Trading Post on Learn
- Generate timely, original story ideas on market‑moving news, trends, and tactical opportunities
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex market insights into clear, compelling, client‑focused perspectives
- Write and edit sophisticated content on topics such as technical analysis, options strategies, alternative investments, and active trading approaches
- Ensure all content adheres to Fidelity’s editorial, brand, and regulatory standards
- Act proactively when news breaks to deliver rapid, relevant perspectives that drive engagement and business results
- Use content management systems, analytics, and performance data to measure success and continuously optimize content
- Help shape brokerage content strategy and contribute to broader thought‑leadership initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7–10+ years of experience in financial journalism or a comparable role within financial services
- Deep knowledge of investing and trading strategies, including technical analysis, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, options, and alternatives
- Proven ability to deliver high‑quality work under deadline pressure
- Strong judgment, editorial leadership, and comfort working directly with senior SMEs
- Management or mentoring experience a plus
- CFA, Series 7, or similar credential a plus
Why This Role Matters
This is a senior, high‑impact role addressing a growing business need. Today, advanced Active Investor content—and the weekly newsletter that supports it—is managed by a single editor with an expansive remit. Adding this role allows Fidelity to move faster, deepen coverage of strategic priorities such as alternatives and options, and reduce reliance on freelance support.
The Director will play a critical role in driving trades, tool usage, and adoption across multiple Fidelity products while helping shape how Fidelity communicates with its most engaged investors.
About the team
The Content Thought Leadership Team is comprised of financial editors and writers who produce Fidelity perspectives in article, infographic, video and webinar formats. The content is aimed at a broad range of audiences, from active traders to Wealth Management clients, crypto investors, and more.
Within the Content Thought Leadership Team, the Viewpoints Active Investor team produces content for the advanced trader audience on topics ranging from technical analysis to options and alternative strategies.
The Content Thought Leadership Team is part of a larger Content Team that sits within the Marketing Organization. We are an innovative group focused on continuous learning and associate growth. At Fidelity, there are endless opportunities to expand your skills and experiences as an editor, subject matter expert, and leader.
On the Thought Leadership Team you will have endless opportunities to help our clients and prospects become better, more confident investors so they can reach their personal goals.
The base salary range for this position is $103,000-211,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.