Senior Financial Writer

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Writer should have a passion for editorial operations, writing best practices, trending news, and data-driven content and decision-making. They must have a growth mindset as we look to greatly expand our reach with content optimized to rank highly in search results and via our publishing partners’ algorithms.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in content and digital media, as well as confidence in their understanding of personal finance and what kinds of topics people search for and how. They’ll be comfortable diving into the data and leveraging it to inform future content opportunities. They’ll also be excited to experiment with cutting-edge technology like AI to improve efficiencies, as well as to share their work on social platforms and with interview sources. 

A positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for content are musts. The ideal candidate has an independent drive to go above and beyond, polished editing and fact-checking skills, and loves working with editorial experts, as well as across product, design, and SEO. The ideal candidate will have the desire to sign up for large goals and then work hard to attain those goals.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

This role involves leading projects and mentoring junior team members to drive performance of audience growth both on GOBankingRates and on publisher partner sites. This role will also:

• Writing high-impact content, focused specifically on the strategy of increasing traffic through planned editorial content.

• Mentor/train new writers and provide feedback on overall writing quality to the full team

• Work closely with freelancers and the internal editorial team to execute against keyword research, targeting business-critical keywords and phrases.

• Contribute to the evolution of the GOBankingRates’ voice and authority in the personal finance space.

• Drive cross-team collaboration with other content leaders

• Submit and get approval on 15 blueprint titles and pieces of content per week. 

• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• At least 6 years of editorial experience for an online publication

• Experience using analytics tools to make editorial decisions

• Knowledge of digital media best practices and industry trends and experience implementing them in content pieces and plans

• BA/BS from a four-year accredited university or college, preferably with a degree in Journalism, and/or a similar field – or similar equivalent experience

• You’re an excellent project manager with great time management and strong organizational and people skills, plus a strong attention to detail.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

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