[Hiring] Senior Editor & Mortgage Content Lead @Ratehub

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Editor & Mortgage Content Lead to join our Mortgages Business Unit team at the organisation. The ideal candidate will be the Ratehub SME for mortgages and real estate, develop and execute on an editorial strategy that strengthens the company’s position in the space, and serve as the Ratehub voice for industry-related media interviews and video content.

Although headquartered in downtown Toronto, Ratehub is a remote-first company and as such, we’re open to remote candidates.

Your Responsibilities

• Mortgage Content Expertise
  • Serve as Ratehub's primary subject matter expert for mortgages and real estate, representing the brand in media opportunities.
  • Support the Communications team with expert commentary, data points, and timely insights for media pitches and press opportunities.
  • Bring on-camera and on-mic presence to video content and media interviews; comfort in front of a camera is a strong asset.
  • Strengthen Ratehub's authority in the mortgage space by producing/writing exceptional, accurate, and timely original content across formats including media contributions, landing pages, blog posts, newsletters, videos, and social media.
  • Develop content that provides unique analysis and insights and reflects current market conditions, rate movements, and consumer needs.
  • Liaise regularly with Ratehub's mortgage brokerage team to stay current on rate trends, lender strategy, and market shifts.
  • Maintain and refresh existing content on an ongoing basis, leveraging internal resources and freelancers where appropriate.
  • Incorporate SEO and GEO best practices into all content, with particular rigour on landing pages and high-traffic pages.
• Editorial Strategy & Leadership
  • Set, document, and uphold Ratehub's editorial voice and style standards across all formats, channels, and contributors.
  • Establish and maintain editorial policies, workflows, and governance frameworks.
  • Own and manage the editorial and social media calendar, balancing timely rate and market coverage with long-term content strategy.
  • Review, edit, and approve work from writers, freelancers, and subject matter experts.
  • Develop and maintain deep expertise in Canadian personal finance.
  • Own content QA processes, including fact-checking, link auditing, structural reviews, and scheduled content refreshes.
  • Use performance data to inform editorial priorities and identify content gaps.
  • Brief, onboard, and manage freelance contributors.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, and data teams.
  • Serve as the lead on sponsored content production.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of editorial experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in personal finance content, with a strong preference for candidates with a mortgage or real estate focus.
• Experience working in a digital-first media environment, fintech, financial services, or a high-volume content operation.
• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, English, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Deep familiarity with Canadian mortgage products, rate structures, lending regulations, and the broader real estate landscape.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of content across multiple formats simultaneously.
• Strong command of Canadian AP or CP style.
• Solid working knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with GEO and how AI-powered search is changing content strategy.
• Comfortable using tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Semrush, PEEC or similar platforms.
• Ability to interpret content performance data and translate it into actionable editorial priorities.
• Experience mentoring content writers/strategists.
• Skilled at briefing and managing freelance contributors.
• Strong project management instincts.
• Confident communicator with experience serving as a brand spokesperson.
• On-camera and on-mic experience an asset.
• Proficiency with a CMS (WordPress or similar), project management tools (Asana, Notion, or similar), and standard editorial collaboration tools.
• Experience with AI writing and editing tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A salary that reflects your experience and the Canadian market.
• Remote-First Environment: The flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada.
• Flexible Hours: Autonomy to manage your schedule to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health and dental coverage with no employee-paid premiums.
• RRSP Matching: A company-matched RRSP program.
• Professional Development: An individual training allowance.
• Team Socials: Regular events, both remote and in-person.