Red Ventures is looking for a banking editor to join our Bankrate team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for contributing to, and executing on, our strategy for delivering impactful consumer banking content as relates to savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, money market accounts and more using SEO and editorial best practices to edit articles that are highly visible on organic search and a variety of other digital channels.

As an editor, you will be part of an editorial team responsible for assigning content, updating existing stories, editing articles from both staff and freelance writers, and collaborating with the editorial and SEO teams on content creation. The ideal candidate will be a capable editorial people leader who has solid editing skills, a knack for keeping up with what’s trending in the personal finance category, and a passion for creating content that helps consumers.

What You'll Do:

• Identify, pitch, assign and edit consumer banking stories that rank highly on search
• Work with senior editors to help edit consumer-banking-oriented content, mostly on a monthly cadence
• Stay up to date on banking industry news and trends to detect emerging content opportunities
• Update existing content (guides, comparisons, news, etc.) for timeliness and accuracy
• Edit internally and externally produced content for AP style, brand voice and tone
• Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities
• Work with the editorial and SEO teams to make frequent updates to key transactional URLs
• Help guide a group of writers/reporters and coach them on best editorial practices and content planning
• Work closely with senior editor and SEO analysts to identify priorities and execute a content strategy

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of writing/editing experience within consumer banking categories
• Experience coaching in-house reporters/writers
• Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to effectively communicate edits to writers
• Demonstrated knowledge of the retail banking and savings space
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience meeting tight deadlines while working independently to manage multiple projects
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with fast-paced content creation processes
• Ability to edit content based on SEO concepts and best practices
• Willingness/openness to leverage new tooling to enhance your work
• Ability to grasp the voice, style and tone of the Bankrate brand
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with a team and individually as needed
• Experience with AP Style

Compensation:

• USA Cash Compensation Range: $55,000 - $70,000
  • New York City Compensation Range: $66,000 - $84,000
  • Note: actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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