Senior Personal Finance Writer, Mortgages & Home Lending

Red Ventures is looking for a Senior Writer who will be responsible for contributing to mortgage content on Bankrate.com. This writer will use SEO and editorial best practices to produce articles that are highly visible on organic search while helping to shape the content plac for home equity. The right candidate will be accountable to hitting monthly production goals while maintaining our high quality standards. This person will also be expected to manage competing priorities and work closely with cross-functional teams while producing content around HELOCs, financing home renovations, home equity loans, second mortgages, and more.

Some examples of the type of content you'll write:

Home equity borrowing on the rise: What homeowners should know
What is Regulation Z or the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
What happens to HELOCs if home values fall?

What You’ll Do

Research and write mortgage content, primarily focused on second mortgages, for a consumer audience
Hit monthly production goals while maintaining high quality standards
Work closely with other teams (SEO, link-building, business analysts, etc.) to understand and execute on content strategy
Develop original ideas and enrich content through interviews, statistics and visuals
Refresh existing content as needed

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of writing consumer-focused content within the personal finance space, particularly within the mortgage or home lending space.
Expert knowledge of mortgages, particularly second mortgages, and the homebuying process
Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to fact-check, self-edit and respond to edits
Established list of sources and industry experts
Ability to write based on SEO concepts and best practices
Ability to follow AP Style and house editorial standards
Ability to collaborate with content and marketing teams
Ability to manage multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and feedback
Ability to work closely with a team and individually as needed

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.