Job Description

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000/year

About Wise Publishing:
Wise Publishing, Inc. is a digital publisher and technology company, but were much more than that; were a group of talented, passionate people who believe that consumers deserve the best possible information to help them make smart choices and get ahead.
Our purpose is to empower everyone to live a richer life.
Our core products are our widely read, high-quality personal finance brands Moneywise.com, Money.ca and Bestcards.com, reaching tens of millions of people monthly in the U.S. and Canada.

About the Position:
Wise Publishing is expanding, and we are looking for a meticulous and self-directed Associate Editor to join our Editorial team. If you are passionate about personal finance, have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. As an Associate Editor, you will ensure the quality and accuracy of content published on Moneywise.com for a U.S. audience and distributed to various syndication partners. Reporting to the Senior Editor of Moneywise.com, your role will involve editing and optimizing articles on various personal finance topics, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and managing the syndication process to maximize the reach and impact of our content.

Responsibilities (What Youll Do):

• Content Editing and Optimization:
• Review news and feature articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation and style.
• Fact-check and verify information for accuracy before publication.
• Ensure articles are clear, concise and engaging.
• Collaborate with writers to enhance content clarity and richness.
• Optimize content for monetization through responsible affiliate marketing.
• Adherence to Editorial Guidelines:
• Ensure all content complies with editorial guidelines and standards.
• Maintain consistency in tone, voice and style across articles.
• Stay updated with industry standards and best practices in journalism.
• Syndication Coordination:
• Syndicate content to external partners and platforms independently.
• Stay updated on formatting requirements for various syndication partners.
• Monitor the performance of syndicated articles and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaboration:
• Work with the editorial team, writers and freelancers to improve overall content quality.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute to the pitch approval process.
• Deadline Management:
• Adhere to strict deadlines for timely content delivery.
• Manage multiple overlapping deadlines effectively.
• Monitoring Trends:
• Stay informed about U.S. current events and personal finance trends.
• Suggest relevant content for syndication based on trends and audience interests.

Qualifications (Who You Are):

• A bachelors degree in journalism, English, communications or a related field (Journalism graduates preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in news editing, preferably in a digital newsroom.
• Strong knowledge of AP and/or CP style.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge or experience in personal finance topics is preferred.
• Proficiency in content management systems and syndication platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices in news content is a plus.
• Proven writing and editing skills, with good instincts for flow and organization.

More Perks and Reasons to Join:

• Were proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for 3 consecutive years!
• A flexible hybrid work environment; most of our team works 1-2 days a week in the office.
• Top-tier benefits include comprehensive dental/medical/vision as well as Health Spending Account (HSA), telemedical and wellness programs.
• Quarterly company-wide team outings and events.
• Free in-office snacks, espresso and an outdoor patio.
• A supportive learning environment.

To apply, please submit a PDF version of your resume as well as an attachment or link to a work sample. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join our team at Wise Publishing and help us deliver top-quality personal finance content to our audience. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for journalism and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!