NerdWallet

About NerdWallet

Based in San Francisco or Remote* NerdWallet is looking for an experienced copy editor with an entrepreneurial spirit. To be a successful copy editor at NerdWallet, you must: Edit consistently at a high level, demonstrating expertise at not only grammar and style but also at a big-picture level. Go beyond a traditional copy-editing role, helping to uplevel co-workers and taking on projects that benefit the entire content team. Be passionate about helping readers and ensuring that NerdWallet's articles are consistently engaging, clear and actionable. Be comfortable with change and constructive criticism. That's part of what it takes to thrive at NerdWallet, where we guide consumers on a range of financial topics, including credit cards, banking, personal loans, student loans, mortgages, insurance and investing. Our content team is 70+ strong and includes writers and editors with experience from Bloomberg, Dow Jones, the Los Angeles Times, MSN, Reuters, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. What we have in common: We take initiative. We think strategically. We problem solve effectively. We're adaptable. We're highly collaborative. Where you can make an impact: ----------------------------- Copy-edit and write headlines at a consistently high level. Advocate for consumers by editing for clarity and accuracy. Go beyond surfacing teamwide problems to offer expertise, conceiving of solutions and helping to implement them. Look for opportunities to extend your influence beyond the copy desk, such as through projects where desk participation can make a difference. Give constructive feedback to writers, assigning editors, and fellow copy editors. Understand when to escalate issues and when to solve them at the individual or team level. Be a strong communicator who truly enjoys helping everyone improve. Recognize when elements of an article seem out of alignment with a good user experience and recommend solutions. You are: -------- Adaptable and eager to grow, including working toward roles of greater responsibility beyond the copy desk. Some NerdWallet copy editors have had the opportunity to become assigning editors. An expert editor and editing coach. Able to handle the logistics and demands of large projects. Good at making prioritization decisions, spending an appropriate amount of time on each task. Excellent at prioritization and handling multiple tasks at once. Resourceful and self-directed. You can tackle anything from copy-editing assignments to projects with minimal direction, and you always deliver polished work. Your experience: ---------------- 3 to 5+ years of copy-editing experience for consumer-facing publications. Experience in a startup environment is a plus. What we offer: -------------------- Competitive compensation package 401(k) with company match 100% paid premiums for medical, dental and vision for employee and their dependents Paid maternity and paternity leave Commuter, gym and cell phone stipend $500 enrichment stipend toward learning and development for your role Catered lunches daily, free dinner, and kitchens stocked full of snacks Onsite coffee bar with baristas Company happy hours, social events and outings Generous, flexible vacation Remote: co-working space subsidy Remote: ergonomic desk, chair and/or keyboard subsidy NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #LI-DNI

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