Senior Editor
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We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms.Your Role In Helping Us Shape The FutureIn this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to help people make smart decisions about the things that really matter. You will be a key member of a fast-growing organization that will support our wide range of categories through your expertise in managing editorial projects and team members.The 360 Reviews Senior Editor, Insurance is responsible for managing a team of freelancers and editors for our Insurance content. They will oversee content updates, including managing editorial calendars, content strategy, assignments, and deadlines. This position collaborates with an enthusiastic team of editors, product managers, research analysts, and SEO analysts.Are you up to the challenge?Our ideal candidate is dedicated, detail-oriented, curious, efficient, and a team player. As part of the job, you will:Manage a team of editors, freelancers, and other editorial staff.Provide day-to-day team support to ensure deadlines and goals are met.Create an update content calendar for insurance to ensure our content stays fresh and competitive.Collaborate with editors, SEO analysts, research analysts, product managers, and others over video conferences, emails, and instant messages.Ensure content and procedures meet our standards of top-quality, error-free work.Review product pages before publication.Perform competitive research, SEO research, and gap analyses to help shape content.Stay abreast of new trends, best practices, and Google algorithm updates as it relates to Insurance topics, content marketing, SEO, and lead generation.Use spreadsheets, tables, and other sets of data.Assist with hiring and training staff, hiring and onboarding freelancers, and providing ongoing coaching.Write and edit content using SEO best practices.Job RequirementsYou should definitely have:Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience of professional editing experience for a digital publication covering financial topics, insurance, or other consumer advice content; inclusive of one year of management experience of employees and/or freelancers.Experience managing a remote team.Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay flexible while consistently helping your team meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of SEO tools, including SEMRush.Journalism or related degree or equivalent experience.Expert writing and editing skills.Expertise and prior experience using AP style.Ability to quickly learn multiple, complex subjects concurrently.Experience with Searchmetrics, Google Analytics, Google Suite, Jira, and Airtable.Utmost attention to detail.Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills.Burning desire to help editors create high-quality, effective content.What It’s Like To Work With UsTalent is our best asset! We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrityFocus on fostering personal and professional growthCompetitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and trainingCollaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workersOther Job InfoSubmit a resume and cover letter for consideration.These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.In New York City, the anticipated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $120,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.Employment Type: Full TimeYears Experience: 5 - 10 yearsSalary: $60,000 - $120,000 AnnualBonus/Commission: NoSeniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Writing/Editing and Public RelationsIndustries Book and Periodical Publishing and Writing and Editing
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