U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to help people make smart decisions about buying insurance. The 360 Reviews Associate Insurance Editor will work on several types of insurance, including auto, home, life, pet, and renters, using our unique 360 approach of unbiased, data-driven reviews.
The 360 Reviews team operates as a startup within the larger U.S. News organization, giving it a fast-moving, innovative culture, along with the stability of an established and respected media company. Members of the team have the opportunity to have a real impact on the development and direction of a U.S. News product.
Collaborating with an enthusiastic team of researchers, producers, product managers, SEO analysts, and editors, the 360 Reviews Associate Insurance Editor will manage, edit, and write content that includes in-depth guides and product profile pages.
Though 360 Reviews is based in our Washington, D.C. office,
this position is open to remote workers.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Assist editors in creating content outlines that maximize SEO
- Research and fact check content
- Write content updates for live pages
- Edit 360 review content, guides, and profile pages for flow, consistency, tone, audience, brevity, accuracy, grammar, and AP style
- QA insurance pages to ensure top-quality, error free work
- Work in the U.S. News CMS
You should definitely have:
- One year to three years of similar or related experience, plus strong copy editing skills
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Burning desire to help consumers make smart decisions about their insurance products.
- Utmost attention to detail and the ability to prioritize when managing multiple tasks
- Ability to research and copy edit content on complex insurance topics
- Ability to learn new subjects quickly
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Moderate knowledge of SEO best practices
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- A self-starter mentality identifying opportunities to improve content and better engage our audience
- Ability to manage your project timelines and meet multiple deadlines
It would be nice if you had:
- Experience writing and editing for SEO
- Experience working in a content management system
What it’s like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits include paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative work environment with fun, diverse, inclusive, and ambitious co-workers
Other Job Info:
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
- Preference for New York or Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in those office locations. Remote applicants will be considered.
- The anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
