Copy Editor

About the Role:

The Credible content team is looking for a copy editing commando to pioneer our fledgling copy desk. You’ll be the first member of what we hope will become a universal copy desk, that can support content creation across all aspects of Credible’s business. You’ll be the copy gatekeeper in our on-going campaign to create industry-leading knowledgeable, informative, and shareable personal finance content.

Responsibilities:

• Review SEO personal finance blog content, including fact-checking source material for accuracy and credibility
• Ensure copy and source information meet Credible’s editorial standards for style, engagement and accuracy
• Collaborate with partners, vertical editors and SEO team to suggest copy improvements in a fashion that is respectful to colleagues
• Review all rate-content generated by editorial assistants to ensure articles are accurate, compelling and have eye-catching headlines
• Maintain and advocate for Credible’s style guides for blog and partner content
• Support work of vertical editors and editorial assistants to ensure all content is compliant
• Be the team’s liaison to Compliance and Legal departments
• Provide vertical editors critical, shareable feedback on headlines and copy
• Copy edit materials from other marketing teams — such as email and direct mail pieces — as needed
• Projects could include implementing screenshot fact-checking tool, anti-plagiarism software, building a corrections policy, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in full-time role/s working as a copy editor
• Personal finance experience or a personal finance background strongly preferred
• Independent and willing to take initiative to find and solve problems, and communicate solutions
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices
• Attention to detail, and exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and style (including AP style)
• Passionate about minutiae like the Oxford comma, em dashes and more!
• Able to deftly marry SEO considerations with compelling, engaging headlines and content
• Interest in helping Credible customers improve their financial well-being

Credible is open to hiring candidates in the following locations: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin