Lead Writer - Spokesperson II

March 20

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NerdWallet is on a mission to help provide clarity for consumers and SMBs so they can make financial decisions with confidence. We work hard to cultivate an award-winning culture in which our Nerds can realize this mission, and we pride ourselves on the programs we’ve created to positively impact the lives of our consumers, our Nerds, and our wider world.

Personal Finance • Financial Advice

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2009

📋 Description

• NerdWallet is seeking a Writer/Spokesperson to support our Core Personal Finance Team. • This role focuses on growing NerdWallet’s audiences and deepening its authority. • You'll manage your section of Core Personal Finance’s content library to achieve its full potential. • Act as subject-matter expert for Core Personal Finance by proposing articles and tools. • Build relationships with reporters and partner with your PR counterpart to engage media.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree in communication, business or similar field. • 5-7 years, potentially 10 given the necessary skill in writing, SEO and serving as a spokesperson. • Deep domain expertise in core personal finance, investing and small business topics. • Comfortable and confident with public speaking, especially on short notice. • Demonstrated track record of solid SEO skills and a willingness to adapt tactics as conditions change. • Strong writing and self-editing skills. • Ability to travel for media tours and ongoing relationship-building. • Able to work public holidays and outside of normal business hours in order to win the news cycle. • Breadth of topic authority — As experts in their respective areas, spokespeople should be able to speak to all altitudes of their topic area, breaking news and events related to their expertise. • Covering topics outside your vertical — This requires getting familiar with house views of assigned verticals and leaning on vertical writers for expertise.

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 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 • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests • Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend • Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction • Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match • 401K with company match • Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar • Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums