Principal Writer, Credit Cards | Bankrate

March 20

Red Ventures

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Web Development • Ecommerce • Sales • Communications

1001 - 5000

💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-07

Description

• Produce high-quality, well-reported content at a strong pace • Stay up to date on industry news and trends to identify, pitch and write content opportunities that have a business impact and inform consumers • Create multimedia content for social media platforms and represent Bankrate as a media spokesperson • Update existing content for timeliness and accuracy • Develop/product original ideas for fresh content • Content ideation and editorial planning for original card-related news and evergreen topics that put consumers first. • Follow AP style and brand voice and tone guidance • Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities • Use Asana, Google Sheets and our Content Management Systems as part of our editorial workflow for tracking and production • Embrace opportunities to mentor growing writers

Requirements

• 5+ years writing/editing experience • Extensive knowledge in the credit card and personal finance space by having bylines at top publications. • Passion for content creation and a track record of coming up with innovative approaches to complicated topics • Deep familiarity and experience with Google’s evolving search landscape and an understanding of SEO best practices related to YMYL content and EEAT • An innovative thinker and writer with journalistic rigor who regularly pitches new ideas and content types • Willingness to write about credit card products and/or rewards programs that you personally use and recommend • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with content production pace • Ability to collaborate with editors, designers, SEO team members, project managers and publishers, as needed • A portfolio of personal finance writing samples that showcase attention to detail and accuracy • Experience creating multimedia content as a media spokesperson or a willingness to help develop this type of content is preferred.

Benefits

• 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