Bankrate seeks a senior editor for homeownership

Red Ventures is looking for a Senior Homeownership Editor to join our Bankrate team. If you’re passionate about helping people understand which renovations add the most value to a home, how to remodel a kitchen, or the best products that homeowners must know about, this is the role for you.

This editor will lead the strategy for homeownership content, identify and hire additional editors to join the homeownership team and work alongside the SEO team to establish content priorities. The editor should have strong editing skills, as well as project management, communication and collaboration skills. An ability to work well in a team setting is a must.

What You’ll Do

• Use search interest data to develop a robust content calendar
• Identify, pitch, assign and edit homeownership-related articles that rank on search
• Hire additional editors to round out the homeownership team
• Build a network of freelance writers to scale content output
• Assign updates to existing content (guides, comparisons, news, etc.) for timeliness and accuracy
• Work closely with SEO analysts to identify priorities and execute a content strategy
• Stay up to date on industry news and trends to detect content opportunities
• Edit internally and externally produced content for AP Style, brand voice and tone
• Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities
• Prepare, upload and maintain stories in our content management system (WordPress)
• Embrace opportunities to manage and mentor editors and coach them on best practices and our publishing process

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of writing/editing experience
• Excellent research, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to effectively communicate edits to writers
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience meeting tight deadlines while working independently to manage multiple projects
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with fast-paced content production processes
• 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
• Knowledge and interest in personal finance
• Experience with AP Style

To apply, go here.