Bankrate · 1 day ago

Writer, Loans | Bankrate

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$42K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Produce high-quality, well-researched content at a strong pace

Stay up to date on industry news and trends to identify relevant content opportunities

Identify, pitch and write loan-related stories

Use SEO best practices and internal documentation to identify the highest-potential content refresh opportunities

Conduct SEO research to inform writing work while also collaborating with the SEO team

Update existing content (guides, comparisons, news, etc.) for timeliness and accuracy

Write following AP style and brand voice and tone

Check story drafts for errors, typos and linking opportunities

Use Asana, Google Sheets and our Content Management Systems as part of our editorial workflow for tracking and production

Qualification

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Loans content expertiseSEO best practicesWriting experienceAP style familiarityContent Management SystemsAsanaGoogle SheetsContent creation driveCollaboration skills

Required

2+ years writing experience

Experience with writing loans content. Alternatively, writing bylines at top publications with a strong interest in the loans and personal finance space

A high level of passion and subject-matter expertise around the personal loans landscape

Deep familiarity and experience with Google’s ever-evolving search landscape, including EEAT and other similar considerations

A portfolio of writing samples that showcases attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with content production pace

Experience in meeting tight deadlines while working independently

Ability to collaborate with editors, designers, SEO team members, project managers and publishers

A strong drive for content creation with a track record for coming up with innovative approaches to complicated topics

Working knowledge of SEO best practices for YMYL content

Familiarity with AP style and using content style guides