Deputy Editor, Insurance (Remote)

Company Description

At Marketplace, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease.

Marketplace boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Marketplace’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.

Marketplace is looking for an editor with insurance writing and editing experience to join the Marketplace team as Deputy Editor.

We want to help guide our readers to make the best choices through best-ofs, product reviews, engaging content and data- and SEO-driven journalism. If you're looking for challenges and opportunities similar to those of a startup with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company, then read on:

Responsibilities:

• Help the lead editor build and scale the Insurance team’s content efforts, including editing and writing content and managing the day-to-day content workflow.
• Leverage data and SEO best practices to create monthly topics for staff writers and freelancers that include explanatory content, how-tos, roundups, best-ofs and product reviews.
• Work with the lead editor to create and manage data-based content, including creating methodology for identifying the “best” companies in various categories.
• Recruit new freelancers and manage freelancer assignments. Train and support freelancers on house style.

Requirements:

• Nimble and open to changes in strategy
• Strong understanding of consumer insurance topics across various categories such as auto, home, pet and life insurance
• Experience with SEO best practices, willingness to learn and expand SEO skills
• 3-5 years of experience in online journalism
• Familiarity with Airtable a plus
• At least 2 years experience editing insurance content
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Experience being a media spokesperson a plus

Benefits:

• Every third Friday of the month off
• Home office setup
• Ability to work remotely
• Unlimited PTO
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Competitive compensation package
• Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years

Sound like you?

Please mail your resume, a cover letter and two samples of your existing work to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

Additional Information

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