Freelance Writer and Editor-Thought Leadership and Marketing Content

About PKF O’Connor Davies

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact. We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

PKF O’Connor Davies (PKFOD) is seeking an experienced freelance writer and editor to help develop high-quality content for our clients, prospects, and broader business community. This individual will work closely with subject-matter experts and members of the Marketing team to create compelling thought leadership articles, newsletters, and marketing collateral that reinforce PKFOD’s expertise and support the firm’s business development goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content for executive and business audiences. This person should be equally comfortable drafting content from scratch, shaping material based on interviews or outlines, and editing existing drafts to improve structure, clarity, tone, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft original thought leadership articles, newsletters, executive communications, and other editorial content from initial concept through final copy.
• Interview partners, executives, and other subject-matter experts to capture their insights, perspectives, and technical knowledge.
• Turn interviews, presentations, research, notes, and rough outlines into polished, publication-ready content.
• Edit and rewrite content for clarity, organization, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and alignment with PKFOD’s brand voice.
• Develop marketing collateral, including service descriptions, brochures, one-pagers, case studies, website copy, email campaigns, and event materials.
• Create content that makes complex accounting, tax, advisory, financial, regulatory, and business topics accessible to a range of audiences.
• Adapt messaging and tone for different industries, service areas, formats, and communication channels.
• Conduct research and fact-checking as needed, using reliable and current sources.
• Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining a clear and cohesive narrative.
• Manage assignments independently, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate proactively regarding project status and questions.
• Follow applicable editorial, branding, confidentiality, and compliance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Demonstrated professional experience writing and editing thought leadership, executive communications, newsletters, and marketing content.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to draft sophisticated content from scratch with limited direction.
• Strong judgment and the ability to identify the most compelling message, angle, and structure for a piece.
• Experience translating technical or complex subject matter into clear, engaging language.
• Excellent attention to detail, including grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, freelance environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience writing for accounting, financial services, professional services, consulting, legal, or other business-to-business organizations.
• Familiarity with topics such as tax, audit, accounting, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, transaction advisory, wealth management, or business strategy.
• Experience writing for senior executives, business owners, boards, and other professional audiences.
• Knowledge of AP style, content marketing principles, and search engine optimization best practices.
• Experience collaborating with marketing, public relations, design, digital, and business development teams.

Engagement Details

This is a freelance, project-based opportunity. The volume and timing of assignments may vary based on business needs. The writer will collaborate remotely with PKFOD’s Marketing team and subject-matter experts.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The compensation for this position ranges from $55,000-$65,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. 

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process. 

We are interested in all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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