Lead Editor, Insurance - Bankrate

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Red Ventures is seeking an experienced Insurance Editor to join our Bankrate team! This is an extremely exciting role for an individual that has experience with writing and editing in the insurance space to lead the charge and use your extensive knowledge of writing, search engine optimization and analytics to develop compelling content for Bankrate.com’s millions of monthly users. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating experiences that engage, influence and educate our users.

In this position you will have the opportunity to build and manage a team of content creators. The ideal candidate will have experience writing and editing insurance content, with a deep understanding of the topic, including auto, homeowners, and life insurance. A history of managing a team of writers or editors is a must.

What You'll Do:

  • Directly manage a team of writers and editors focused on providing the most comprehensive insurance information.
  • Assign, maintain and manage insurance content.
  • Develop a process for managing and executing the content strategy, including leveraging data to inform an approach, developing a pipeline of prioritized content and formalizing a publishing workflow.
  • Work closely with the business team to design measurement, testing and optimization mechanisms and report on the content effectiveness and engagement.
  • Develop and maintain an editorial calendar tied to key themes that support our business goals and marketing plans.
  • Develop comprehensive content requirements, content models and business rules for meaningful content presentation.

What We're Looking For:

  • A strategic thinker, able to understand Bankrate’s business and create new initiatives to drive revenue through personal finance content.
  • Obsessed with content quality, structure, performance management and ongoing content optimization.
  • Knowledgeable about search engine optimization.
  • Able to balance the need to inform our readers with the critical need to rank first via search and drive revenue.
  • A leader with terrific communication skills that can serve as an advocate for your team and is comfortable interacting with stakeholders and executives.
  • An insurance subject matter expert.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Holds an active insurance license.
  • 5+ years of experience writing, editing or otherwise working in the world of content.
  • Experience with Google Analytics and/or Adobe Omniture.

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.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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