Senior Personal Finance Writer, Mortgages & Home Lending | Bankrate

Full Time
3 months ago

Red Ventures is looking for a Senior Writer who will be responsible for contributing to mortgage content on Bankrate.com. This writer will use SEO and editorial best practices to produce articles that are highly visible on organic search while helping to shape the content plac for home equity. The right candidate will be accountable to hitting monthly production goals while maintaining our high quality standards. This person will also be expected to manage competing priorities and work closely with cross-functional teams while producing content around HELOCs, financing home renovations, home equity loans, second mortgages, and more.

Some examples of the type of content you'll write:

  • Home equity borrowing on the rise: What homeowners should know
  • What is Regulation Z or the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
  • What happens to HELOCs if home values fall?

What You’ll Do:

  • Research and write mortgage content, primarily focused on second mortgages, for a consumer audience
  • Hit monthly production goals while maintaining high quality standards
  • Work closely with other teams (SEO, link-building, business analysts, etc.) to understand and execute on content strategy
  • Develop original ideas and enrich content through interviews, statistics and visuals
  • Refresh existing content as needed

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of writing consumer-focused content within the personal finance space, particularly within the mortgage or home lending space.
  • Expert knowledge of mortgages, particularly second mortgages, and the homebuying process
  • Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to fact-check, self-edit and respond to edits
  • Established list of sources and industry experts
  • Ability to write based on SEO concepts and best practices
  • Ability to follow AP Style and house editorial standards
  • Ability to collaborate with content and marketing teams
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and feedback
  • Ability to work closely with a team and individually as needed

Compensation

  • Cash Compensation Range: $60,000-90,000
  • NYC Cash Compensation Range: $72,000-108,000
  • 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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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