Writer

Title: Writer (Personal Finance)

Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote (Based in the U.S.)

NerdWallet is looking for writers to cover the personal finance choices that millions of Americans grapple with every day. Successful candidates must be able to translate complex topics into conversational articles that frame the answers our audience seeks with the context it deserves.

Our content team is 120+ people strong and growing.

Writing compelling and significant stories would be only part of your job. Ultimately you would own a corner of the NerdWallet website with the goal of creating the internet’s best answers for the topics you cover.

You would spend a significant amount of time researching and refining the advice that NerdWallet provides, then dig even deeper into consumer struggles to figure out the best next steps. You would learn and use the best practices for search optimization to ensure that those who needed help could easily find it. You would use analytical tools such as Semrush, Looker and Botify not only to gauge the success of new articles but also to regularly update and improve our library of previously published content.

A typical day could include not only writing but also gathering data for product ratings, building a case for a new coverage area, testing a calculator, editing a colleague’s work or pitching in on a presentation for the content team.

How you can make an impact:

• Write high-quality stories with a strong consumer-first orientation.
• Share expertise and timely/relevant ideas to support NerdWallet’s social, syndication and media strategies.
• Leverage insights from analytics to grow NerdWallet’s readership and improve the user experience through new content and optimizations.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen NerdWallet’s approach to product reviews and comparisons.
• Help shape NerdWallet’s consumer experiences, including tools.

You are:

• A strong communicator who can empathize with consumers and help them navigate complex financial decisions.
• Excellent at prioritization and handling multiple projects at once.
• Resourceful and self-directed. You can tackle anything from story assignments to projects with minimal direction, and you consistently deliver polished work.
• Comfortable with change.
• Able to provide examples of how you’ve taken initiative and driven projects throughout your career.
• Passionate about self-improvement and at ease with constructive criticism.
• Someone who works with equal enthusiasm whether you’re a project leader or team member.
• Excited to learn about new personal finance topics, develop relevant sources and communicate consumer-first advice.

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 2+ years writing for consumer-facing publications.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices or interest in learning.
• Previous experience with Personal Finance topics is a plus.

Where:

• This role will be based in San Francisco, CA or remote (based in the U.S.).
• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy Flexible Time Off + 13 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
• Mental health support through Ginger.io
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Weekly Virtual Bootcamp, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation sessions
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• Nerd-led group initiatives Intramural Sports, Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
• Hackathons, Happy Hours, and team events across all teams and departments
• Company-wide events like Little Nerds Day (aka bring your kids to work day, even if you’re remote!) and our annual Charity Auction

Lifestyle (Be your best self – we’ll take care of the details)

• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward Donate to your favorite causes with a company match
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
• Anniversary recognition program choose from different items and experiences
• Commuting stipend

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 401K with company match
• Annual Enrichment Stipend for learning and development
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
• Access to Rocket Lawyer for online legal support and resources

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.