[Hiring] Editor/Content Strategist II @NerdWallet

Role Description

The Banking Content team is looking for an Editor/Content Strategist II who has subject matter proficiency. This position involves ideating and editing content that helps readers make the best financial decisions. Collaboration with team members and cross-functional stakeholders is an essential part of this role. The Editor/Content Strategist II will also help develop content strategy, investigate innovative content formats, explore AI-driven solutions, and support the writers and Head of Content.

You are a strong communicator who maintains poise under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced results-driven org. You are someone who is resourceful and business savvy, able to operate autonomously and manage self-directed assignments with minimal oversight. You are a detailed project manager, who can balance evolving — and at times competing — priorities and deadlines, without compromising quality or attention to detail.

This role reports to the Head of Content, Banking.

Where you can make an impact:

• Editing: Edit content to ensure it is helpful, engaging, clear, and actionable, while consistently providing effective feedback and coaching to writers to improve quality and meet editorial standards.
• Content Strategy: Supports content strategy and SEO performance by identifying content gaps and optimizations through data analysis and keyword research.
• Performance Analysis: Analyzes content performance data and communicates insights to stakeholders, demonstrating strong performance management skills and using data to inform editorial decisions.
• Editorial Operations: Assist with content production and operational support, including publishing articles, managing deadlines, assigning planned content, and contributing to audits, reviews, or rubric development as needed.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders acting as an editorial subject matter resource and aligning editorial priorities with business-driven needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years editing for consumer-facing online publications
• Track record of strong line-editing that puts consumers/readers experience at the forefront.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to provide constructive feedback to writers and peers.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices or interest in learning.

Benefits

• Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
• Mental health support
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
• 401K with 4% company match
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums