What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investing Content Editor position at Benzinga?
Investing Content Editor
Overview:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Investing Content Editor with a strong interest in stocks, options trading, ETFs, mutual funds, futures, bonds and cryptocurrency, as well as hands-on experience with online brokerages.
The ideal candidate is an experienced writer and editor who excels at creating, curating, and refining high-quality content to guide and educate readers on various aspects of investing.
Responsibilities:
- Content Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement content strategies aligned with current investing trends and reader needs.
- Writing & Editing Content: Write, edit, and assign content across a range of topics, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
- Content Updates: Regularly review and update articles to ensure all information remains accurate in a rapidly changing financial environment.
- SEO Best Practices: Ensure all content is optimized for search engines and aligns with SEO best practices and our house style.
- Content Monetization: Work with our Business Development Representatives to ensure all content is properly monetized in line with our monetization matrix.
- Writer Management & Team Collaboration: Manage a team of freelance writers and work cross-functionally with in-house staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Journalism, Communications, or a related field with proven experience writing and editing for a major financial publication.
- Expert-level understanding of investing topics and market dynamics, including stock market analysis, options, ETFs, mutual funds, futures, and bonds.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent grammar and editorial skills.
- Ability to analyze market data and trends and translate them into reader-friendly content.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and content management systems (CMS).
