Editor – Personal Loans

Credible is looking for an editor with at least four years of experience editing personal finance content to focus on our personal loans vertical. You’ll be a core contributor to our editorial team to create best-in-class content for Credible and our media partners.

• You’ll edit explainers, reviews, lender roundups, and some news-y articles (think Fed rate cuts)
• You may occasionally write one or more of the above
• You’ll contribute to lender research and analysis to inform “best of” lender lists and reviews

You’re a great fit for this role if you’re:

• A diligent, detail-oriented editor with four or more years of experience editing Your-Money-Your-Life (YMYL) content
• Knowledgeable about SEO best practices and what makes an article stand out in search results
• Well versed in proper grammar and accustomed to producing crisp, clear, and concise copy
• Able to adjust tone and style to edit for different audiences and demographics
• A strong communicator who can empathize with readers and help them navigate complex financial decisions
• Eager to work in a dynamic start-up environment where opportunity for ownership and impact is significant
• Able to work independently and within a collaborative environment
• Huge plus if you’re also not afraid of math.

Responsibilities:

• Editing personal loans articles for Credible and media partners
• Thorough fact-checking
• Optimizing articles for SEO using keywords, tables, visuals, etc.
• Working with and mentoring freelance writers to ensure quality content
• Helping create content briefs for writers based on topic ideas and SEO recommendations
• Assisting senior editors with content projects as needed
• Assisting with lender research and analysis to inform product methodologies
• Occasionally writing content
• Staying up to date on industry trends and continually expanding your knowledge of personal loans and related products

Education and Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience editing personal finance content
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, organization, and strong project management skills
• Experience working within Asana, Google Docs, and other content and task management systems plus familiarity with SEO tools like Ahrefs and Semrush