Senior Personal Finance Writer, Insurance

Red Ventures is seeking a seasoned personal finance writer with deep experience in auto, home, and life insurance for our Bankrate team. As a topical expert in these areas, the Senior Writer will produce comprehensive breaking news and insurance coverage, as well as create and update educational content in partnership with editors, SEO and other marketing functions.

The Senior 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, but not required.

What You’ll Do

Produce high-quality, well-researched content at a strong pace
Stay up to date on industry news and trends to identify, pitch and write content opportunities that are likely to have a business impact
Update existing content for timeliness and accuracy
Write following 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
Follow Compliance standards to ensure content is compliant

What We’re Looking For

3+ years writing/editing experience
Passion for content creation and a track record of coming up with innovative approaches to complicated topics
Experience writing consumer-driven, auto and/or home insurance content
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 who regularly pitches new ideas and content types
Willingness to write about insurance products that you personally use and recommend
A portfolio of personal finance writing samples that showcase attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with content production pace
Experience meeting tight deadlines while working independently
Ability to collaborate with editors, designers, SEO team members, project managers and publishers, as needed
Familiarity with AP style and compliance with brand style guides
Experience creating multimedia content as a media spokesperson or a willingness to help develop this type of content is preferred, but not required.

Compensation

Cash Compensation Range: $60,000-90,000
NYC Cash Compensation Range: $72,000-108,000
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
Tuition Reimbursement