Writer, Student Loans – From $50,000/Year

Red Ventures is looking for a talented and insightful Loans Writer who will be responsible for writing educational and transactional content on Bankrate, with a focus on Student Loans content. 

In this role, the writer will create and refresh content designed to help readers face tough financial challenges. They will also collaborate on editorial projects with editors and SEO team members.

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What You’ll Do:

  • Produce high-quality, well-researched content at a strong pace
  • Stay up to date on industry news and trends, particularly as it relates to student loans, 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

What We’re Looking For:

  • 4+ years of professional writing experience
  • Experience with writing loans content. Alternatively, writing bylines at top publications with a strong interest in student loans and personal finance 
  • A high level of passion and subject-matter expertise around the student loanslandscape
  • 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