Deputy Editor

Description

The company needs a deputy editor focused on insurance to join its SEO editorial team. The role is an individual contributor position working closely with in-house and contributing editors and writers.

Strong candidates can speak to one or more specific insurance areas such as home, auto, health, or other lines, and are comfortable working across a wide range of insurance products.

You will be one of the in-house insurance specialists, giving guidance that helps readers make informed, confident insurance decisions. You may also be asked to speak to the media as an insurance authority.

The content library is growing quickly and the company is at a pivotal stage of growth. You will help shape and organize it, thinking about how each piece fits into the library and supports the vertical's overall performance.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assign, edit, and publish content from in-house and contributing writers across multiple insurance products.
• Act as the subject-matter expert in insurance, making sure content is accurate, clear, and useful.
• Work with writers and editors to raise content quality, substance, and style across the whole insurance SEO library.
• Manage editorial workflows and publishing priorities, resolving problems and bottlenecks early so content ships on schedule.
• Find and fill content gaps as the library grows, keeping quality and consistency across topics and formats.
• Find ways to improve search performance across the vertical.
• Make sure content meets strict editorial and compliance standards before it is published.
• Coach writers with clear, constructive feedback.
• Write copy when needed.
• Occasionally speak to the media about the company's insurance content and research.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in personal finance or insurance content. Editing experience is preferred.
• Insurance experience in one or more types, such as home, car, health, business, or pet insurance. This may be shown through a licensed insurance agent role, a relevant certification, or substantial editing or writing about insurance.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to keep a fast-growing content library under control.
• Interest in or experience with SEO best practices, and comfort being the go-to SEO and content optimization resource for writers and editors.
• Ability to give constructive feedback and coaching that builds strong working relationships with writers.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and grammar skills, with a firm commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to lead several projects or tasks across a cross-disciplinary team.
• Project management or freelancer management experience is a plus.
• Interest in and working knowledge of AI tools is a plus.
• Experience with spreadsheets such as Excel, and comfort using data to spot content and search opportunities, is a plus.
• Must submit a cover letter describing your editing and writing experience and your insurance experience.
• Must be willing to complete a paid editing test.

Conditions

Full-time position.

Remote, or based in an office in Charlotte, Seattle, or Denver.

Work authorization: this role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Do not apply if you will need employer sponsorship now or in the future to begin or continue employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Base pay of $85,000 to $110,000. Actual pay may vary based on internal factors, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.