Principal Writer, Credit Cards

Red Ventures is seeking a seasoned writer with deep experience in Credit Cards and Personal Finance. As a topical expert in these areas, the Principal Writer will produce comprehensive, timely and highly relevant content, including card launch coverage and breaking news stories. This role will also create and update educational content on credit cards topics in partnership with editors, SEO and other marketing functions.

The Principal Writer will leverage their experience to craft highly researched stories, drawing on data and interviews from sources and experts. This role will help to identify content opportunities that have the potential to demonstrate a business impact on traffic, backlinks and/or brand mentions. Experience with multimedia video production (or a willingness to help develop this type of content) is preferred.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

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.

Compensation

Cash Compensation Range: $105,000-$130,000*
*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
Enrollment in Red Ventures Long Term Incentive Plan (Equity)