Writer, Loans | Bankrate

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Requirements:

• 2+ years writing experience.
• Experience with writing loans content or writing bylines at top publications with a strong interest in the loans and personal finance space.
• A high level of passion and subject-matter expertise around the personal loans landscape.
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality, well-researched content at a strong pace.
• Stay up to date on industry news and trends 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.