At RV Education (EDU), we believe in the power of online learning to create opportunities and transform lives. In partnership with over 300 colleges and universities, we help individuals make smart educational decisions that meet their needs and career aspirations. Our trusted brands like BestColleges serve over 90 million unique annual visitors with educational resources and advice.

Red Ventures is seeking an experienced Content Writer to help accelerate our coverage of college degrees, certificates, bootcamps, training programs, and other educational and career pathways. You should be capable of writing a high volume of organic marketing content while also staying on top of news, trends, and data in a variety of subjects and industries. You will be responsible for developing content with an assigning editor, applying editorial standards and SEO best practices, and writing insightful stories that highlight the value of higher education. 

RV EDU is proudly headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is dedicated to cultivating local talent and driving economic development on the island. While many of our roles are located in Puerto Rico, some are also located at RV’s main campus south of Charlotte, NC, or are remote-based. 

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams are better teams. Think of the bullets below as guidelines: If you only partially meet the qualifications on this posting, we encourage you to apply anyway!

What You'll Do

• Write consumer-facing content related to online education, degrees, courses, bootcamps, and other educational and career pathways
• Conduct interviews with relevant sources and subject-matter experts
• Research higher education and career news, trends, and data
• Learn and employ SEO best practices to ensure content is highly visible in search engines
• Uphold editorial guidelines and best practices 
• Work collaboratively with assigning and copy editors to craft high-quality content
• Fact check work with reputable sources

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in a digital media, journalism, or digital marketing environment
• Ability to write content on a quick turnaround
• Familiarity with higher education is a plus, but not required
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, creative writing, or a related field
• A portfolio of published work or writing samples
• In-depth research skills and high attention to detail
• Strong familiarity with AP Style and journalism fundamentals
• Self-motivated with a track record of success managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Familiarity publishing on WordPress or a similar CMS

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00**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:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. 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.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com. 

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