Red Ventures is seeking an experienced senior editor to help accelerate our coverage of college degrees, certificates, bootcamps, training programs, and other educational and career pathways.

We're looking for a detail-oriented manager with several years of digital media and/or journalism experience and an interest in editing education- and career-focused content in a journalistic style. 

We are an advice and consumer-focused business with our finger on the pulse of college enrollment, trends, and innovation. This position requires precision storytelling and editing, the ability to coach and develop junior writers and editors, and experience managing an editorial calendar. 

You will be responsible for assigning content, upholding editorial standards and SEO guidelines, high-level editing for clarity and organization, and participating in content strategy and ideation. 

In addition to managing a team, you should be nimble, creative, and curious, capable of anticipating trending issues and stories. A collaborative mindset and ability to work as part of a team is a must. 

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

• Outline and edit consumer-facing content related to online education, degrees, courses, bootcamps, and other educational and career pathways.
• Assign content and provide editorial feedback to writers.
• Manage and monitor freelance and internal writer performance and production.
• Monitor industry trends and innovations in online education.
• Uphold editorial guidelines and best practices.
• Approve pieces for publishing and provide high-level edits for clarity, facts, and organization when needed.
• Help manage the production workflow of an editorial calendar with multiple inputs.
• Help define content goals by working collaboratively with other teams, including publishing and SEO.
• Learn and employ SEO best practices to ensure content is highly visible in search engines.
• Balance a high-volume workload to ensure we hit our monthly publication goals.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a digital media, journalism, or digital marketing environment.
• Ability to assign and edit content on a quick turnaround
• Experience managing writers and editors  
• 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

• USA Compensation Range: $75,000.00- $120,000.00* *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

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.

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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