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NerdWallet seeks lead editor

April 10, 2014

Posted by Chris Roush

NerdWallet grown steadily since 2009 and are looking to add a high-caliber editor who can spot prime coverage opportunities for all of our verticals. We cover all areas of consumer finance — banking, credit cards, education, health care, insurance, investments, mortgages, shopping, travel.

The right candidate will shape daily coverage, and help manage and make hires. We have a growing staff of writers and editors from outlets such as CNN.com, The WSJ and The Motley Fool.

This job requires:

  • At least five years in professional daily journalism
  • Strategic thinking about coverage, because we’re not a traditional news outlet and aren’t looking to compete with them
  • Someone who comes up with smart story ideas and knows how to effectively position them for media outlets and on social media
  • Someone who knows the media landscape well, including national and local outlets. (This job requires someone who already reads and watches news widely, and uses social media extensively.)
  • Someone with editing chops, who can front-load writers on story approach and potential sources, as needed
  • Someone with proven leadership skills

Bonus points for:

  • Personal finance background

What we offer:

  • Pay competitive with major news outlets’
  • 100% paid premiums for medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and kids
  • 401(k) match
  • Generous allowances for learning and training
  • Generous, flexible vacation
  • Catered lunches daily
  • In-offices fitness classes
  • Paid commuter benefits
  • Friday happy hours

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