Red Ventures is looking for an Editor who will be responsible for contributing to and executing on strategy for mortgage content on Bankrate.com. The editor will use SEO and editorial best practices to edit articles that are highly visible on organic search. The right candidate will be a highly accountable operator who is able to hit 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.
What You’ll Do:
- Assign and edit mortgage articles that rank on search
- Update existing content for timeliness and accuracy
- Work closely with SEO analysts to identify priorities
- Stay up to date on industry news and trends to detect content opportunities
- Edit content for AP Style, brand voice and tone
- Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities
- Build industry connections within the mortgage and home buying space
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of writing or editing experience with consumer-focused content, preferably within the personal finance space
- Experience or knowledge in the homebuying space
- Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to effectively communicate edits to writers
- 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 production processes
- Ability to edit content based on SEO concepts and best practices
- Ability to grasp the voice, style and tone of the Bankrate brand
- Ability to articulate program status, achievements and milestones with business partners and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with a team and individually as needed
- An understanding of data and performance metrics
- Experience with AP Style
Compensation:
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.
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