Deputy Editor, SMB

At Marketplace, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease.

Marketplace boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Marketplace’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.
Job Description

Marketplace is looking for an editor with small business writing and editing experience to join the Marketplace team as Deputy Editor.

Responsibilities:

Help the lead editor build and scale the SMB team’s content efforts, including editing and writing content and managing the day-to-day content workflow.
Work with the lead editor to create and manage data-based content, including creating methodology for identifying the “best” companies in various categories.
Leverage data and SEO best practices to create monthly topics for staff writers and freelancers that include explanatory content, how-tos, roundups, best-ofs and product reviews.
Recruit new freelancers and manage freelancer assignments. Train and support freelancers on house style.

Requirements:

At least 2 years experience editing small business / enterprise content
3-5 years of experience in online journalism
Strong understanding of consumer SMB topics across various categories such as human resource management, VPNs and VoIP
Experience with SEO best practices, willingness to learn and expand SEO skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Nimble and open to changes in strategy
Familiarity with Airtable a plus

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package
Ability to work remotely
Unlimited PTO
Every third Friday of the month off
Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years
Home office setup
Wellness Reimbursement