NerdWallet · 1 month ago
Lead Writer/Content Strategist II (Student Loans)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expNerdWallet is on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and they are seeking an experienced writer and content strategist to join their Student Loans team. In this role, you will shape student loan coverage, produce content to empower readers, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance understanding of student loan options.
ConsumerFinancial ServicesInternetPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Review and analyze student loan lenders using NerdWallet’s rubric, transforming complex data into clear, digestible content
Research, report, and write well-sourced articles and guides that position NerdWallet as the go-to destination for student loan insights
Use analytics to evaluate student loan content, making improvements that increase reach, engagement, and impact
Maintain and optimize existing student loan pages so readers always have access to the most accurate and relevant information
Collaborate with cross-functional partners — from spokespeople to newsletters and app content teams — to ensure borrowers understand how policy and market shifts affect them
Apply SEO best practices so content is easy to discover
Track, measure, and report on performance, using insights to refine strategy
Serve as a subject-matter expert, ensuring student loan messaging across NerdWallet is consistent, accurate, and consumer-focused
Qualification
Required
5+ years of editorial experience, with at least 3 years writing about personal finance, ideally student loans
Track record of thought leadership with an ownership mentality and ability to take informed risks
Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills
Passion for self-improvement and comfort with constructive feedback
Experience interviewing sources, managing and updating content, and analyzing data sets
Familiarity with SEO and proven ability to improve content performance
Strong collaboration skills, with experience using spreadsheets, Google Docs, and analytics tools
Ability to balance evergreen, review, and news content while working cross-functionally
Preferred
Previous experience covering student loans, or a high-level understanding of how federal and private student loans work
Benefits
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
401K with 4% company match
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
Company
NerdWallet
NerdWallet develops a financial platform to help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$105MKey Investors
Camelot Financial Capital ManagementIVPSilicon Valley Bank
2021-11-04IPO
2021-05-21Secondary Market
2021-05-07Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Tim Chen
CEO
Hanah Cho
Vice President, Content
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