Associate Editor / Writer / Reporter

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your Role In Helping Us Shape The Future

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to help people make smart decisions about the things that really matter.

The Insurance Editor and Content Strategist will drive our coverage of feature and advice content for all things insurance, including creating new “best of” lists. The 360 Reviews team operates as a startup within the larger U.S. News organization, giving it a fast-moving, innovative culture, along with the stability of an established and respected media company.

The Insurance Editor and Content Strategist will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the development and direction of a U.S. News product. Though 360 Reviews is based in our Washington, DC office, this position is open to remote workers.

Collaborating with an enthusiastic team of product managers, SEO analysts, and editors, the Insurance Editor and Content Strategist will establish, manage and edit content that includes informational guides and features.

Are you up to the challenge?

Create content templates and outlines that maximize SEO
Collaborate with the SEO team to create content plans and editorial calendars
Develop and manage a stable of top-notch freelancer writers
Assign content to freelance writers
Edit content for flow, consistency, tone, audience, brevity and accuracy. Copy edit content for grammar, spelling, AP style, punctuation, keywords and formatting
Continually optimize and update pages to gain and maintain high search rank

Job Requirements

You should definitely have:

A love of insurance and helping consumers make smart choices
2-4 years of professional editing experience, plus strong copy editing skills
2-3 years of experience in content strategy and managing an editorial calendar
Experience writing and editing for SEO
General understanding of SEO tools, including SEMRush
Familiarity with working with freelancers, including managing assignments and invoices
Experience working with online content management systems
Expertise and prior experience using AP style
Excellent communication and organization skills
Self-starter who can identify opportunities to improve content and better engage our audience
Ability to manage your own project timelines and meet multiple deadlines

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Experience in video production, scripting or on-camera presentation

What It’s Like To Work With Us

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers

Other Job Information

Please submit a cover letter for consideration.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
In New York City, the anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 - $90,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $55,000 - $90,000 Annual