Senior Editor, Investing | Bankrate

Red Ventures is looking for a Senior Investing Editor to join the Bankrate team. The senior editor will lead a team in creating highly informative content for a number of new investing categories using SEO and sound editorial judgment to publish articles that are highly visible on organic search and social media.

The senior investing editor will be responsible for content planning, coaching/mentoring a team of staff writers and editors, overseeing assignments to freelancers, as well as collaborating with our SEO and growth teams to optimize content for search engines. The senior editor should have advanced editing skills, as well as strong project management, communication and content strategy skills. The ability to work well as a leader in a team setting is a must.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, pitch, assign and edit investing-related stories that rank highly on search and resonate with our consumer audience
• Help manage day-to-day coverage of Bankrate’s bonds, options, crypto, and other investing content
• Work closely with SEO analysts to identify priorities and execute a content strategy
• Stay up to date on news and trends in the financial markets and investment management to drive decisions on emerging content opportunities
• Update existing portfolio of investing and retirement content (guides, comparisons, explainers, trends, analysis, etc.) for timeliness and accuracy
• Coach and mentor reporters and editors on best practices, while managing the publishing process in our content management system (WordPress)
• Edit internally and externally produced content for AP Style, brand voice and tone
• Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry sources
• Work with the investing editorial and SEO teams to make recurring updates to key transactional pages

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of writing/editing financial content with proven experience covering investing, retirement planning or similar for a related publication
• 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 edit content based on SEO concepts and best practices
• Desire to work closely with a fast-paced, high-performing team in a collaborative environment
• Solid understanding of AP Style
• Ability to grasp the voice, style and tone of the Bankrate brand
• Experience working with content automation tools
• Holding financial certifications such as a certified financial planner (CFP) or chartered financial analyst (CFA) is a plus.

Compensation: 

• Cash compensation range: $75,000 - $120,000*
  • NYC cash compensation range: $75,000 - $144,000
• 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.

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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