Staff Writer, Loans (Remote)

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Create engaging and data-driven content about consumer lending to help readers make informed financial decisions while working in a fast-paced, innovative team.

Forbes Advisor is looking for a contract writer with experience covering lending topics. This is for a 5 -month contract for 30 hours a week. The loans section oversees consumer lending products, including personal loans, student loans, mortgages, auto loans, small business loans and other credit-related products. 

We guide our readers to make smart, informed financial decisions through best-ofs, product reviews, engaging content and data- and SEO-driven journalism. If you’re passionate about service journalism, this role may be a good fit.

The loans team at Forbes Advisor covers a broad range of content, from timely news and explainers on interest rates and lending trends to in-depth guides that help consumers choose the best loan for their needs. The team also develops tools, calculators and methodologies to evaluate and rank lending products, helping readers compare options and understand the true cost of borrowing.

Responsibilities:

  • Write helpful, accurate and engaging news stories, explainers, how-tos, roundups, best-ofs and product reviews related to consumer lending
  • Work under daily deadlines and update stories in a timely manner as rates, terms and market conditions change
  • Leverage data and SEO best practices when writing, editing and reporting
  • Help the lead editor build and scale content efforts in the loans vertical
  • Assist and collaborate with internal teams in developing methodologies to rate and rank lending products and services for best-ofs (e.g., best personal loans, best mortgage lenders, best student loans)
  • Brainstorm and contribute to newsletters and other editorial initiatives and features
  • Adhere to Forbes Advisor style guidelines when writing and editing

Requirements: 

  • Previous experience in personal finance journalism, preferably surrounding lending topics, including, but not limited to, personal, business, home and student loans.
  • 2-4 years of experience in online journalism and writing-focused roles 
  • Portfolio of published work demonstrating strong writing and reporting skills
  • Experience with SEO best practices preferred
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Nimble and open to quick changes in strategy
  • Ability to work in a startup environment 

Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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