NerdWallet seeks lead editor

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