Red Ventures · 1 month ago
Consumer Finance Watchdog Reporter | Bankrate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $188K/yr
3+ years expBankrate is redefining the future of financial decision-making, and they are seeking a Consumer Finance Watchdog Reporter to produce high-impact investigative journalism. The role involves reporting on questionable practices in personal finance, creating compelling stories, and collaborating with various teams to enhance consumer understanding and trust.
ContentDigital MediaE-CommerceHigher EducationHome ServicesMedia and EntertainmentPersonal HealthTravel
Responsibilities
Pitch, research, and write original investigative and watchdog stories that uncover questionable practices in financial services
Pursue public records, data sets, and expert interviews to build evidence-based narratives
Develop storylines that not only highlight problems but also offer readers actionable takeaways that improve financial decision-making
Consistently deliver work that has the potential to influence industry practices, prompt accountability, and inform public conversation
Produce accurate, fair, and engaging content across long-form investigations, explainers, and timely watchdog coverage
Translate complex financial systems and products into accessible, reader-first narratives that increase engagement and trust
Collaborate with editors and data teams to integrate charts, graphics, or interactive features, maximizing audience impact and time spent
Contribute to a publishing cadence that balances depth of reporting with relevance to consumer needs
Work closely with the Watchdog Editor and fellow reporters to shape and execute the investigative agenda
Partner with multimedia, social, and SEO teams to ensure stories reach broad audiences and drive measurable engagement
Contribute to cross-platform projects that combine text, video, audio, and graphics, helping the team expand its influence and storytelling reach
Uphold Bankrate’s standards for editorial independence, transparency, and fairness
Ensure accuracy through rigorous fact-checking, sourcing, and quality control, maintaining high editorial quality that builds consumer trust
Collaborate across departments to embrace innovative formats and workflows that scale the watchdog team’s impact
Qualification
Required
3–7 years of experience in investigative, watchdog, or accountability journalism
Demonstrated ability to produce impactful stories that reveal hidden practices, protect consumers, or hold institutions accountable
Strong reporting and writing skills, with a talent for investigative digging and narrative storytelling
Ability to analyze financial documents, corporate filings, or data to uncover hidden insights
Excellent interviewing skills and ability to cultivate sources
Team-oriented mindset with willingness to collaborate across disciplines (editorial, data, multimedia)
Capacity to explain complex financial topics in a clear, relatable way that serves the reader first
Preferred
Experience with financial reporting or consumer-focused journalism preferred, but not required
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Holiday Pay
401(k) with match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Red Ventures
A portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that help people make life's most important decisions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Silver LakeGeneral Atlantic
2018-07-01Private Equity
2015-01-07Private Equity· $250M
2010-08-12Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ric Elias
Co-Founder & CEO
Mark Brodsky
CFO & Founder
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