Writer, Taxes

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Writer, Taxes | Bankrate

Location: United States

Job Description:

Red Ventures is looking for a Tax Editor to help build a new category on Bankrate. The editor will be responsible for assigning content, updating existing stories, editing articles from staff and freelance writers, as well as collaborating with our SEO team to optimize content for search engines.

The editor should have a strong understanding of the tax space, superb editing skills, as well as project management, communication and content strategy skills. The ability to work well in a team setting is a must.

What You’ll Do:

Identify, pitch, assign and edit tax articles that rank highly on search and resonate with our consumer audience

Pitch creative ideas on how Bankrate can stand out in the tax space

Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities

Do keyword research to identify content gaps and opportunities to refresh and optimize existing content

Monitor key trends and news in the tax space to drive decisions on emerging content opportunities

Work with freelance writers for content creation, and identify new ones as needed

Edit content for AP style, brand voice and tone

Build industry connections with top tax experts

Create, produce and publish stories in our content management system (WordPress)

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of writing/editing personal finance content with experience covering taxes

Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to effectively communicate edits to writers

Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to find efficiencies in the content workflow

Experience meeting tight deadlines while working independently to manage multiple projects

Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with a fast-paced environment

Ability to edit content based on SEO concepts and best practices

Ability to grasp the voice, style and tone of the Bankrate brand

Demonstrated ability to work closely with a team and individually as needed

Understanding of AP style

Compensation:

Cash compensation range: $70,000 – $85,000*

NYC cash compensation range: $70,000 – $102,000

Note: actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements

Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.

For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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