Development Writer/Content Creator - Content Monetization Team

USA (Remote)

$51K/yr – $79K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive clear, authoritative personal finance content across formats for USA TODAY, combining solid research with editorial and SEO standards.

  • Own research-to-publication process from credible sources to guides, comparisons and reviews.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s in journalism or equivalent experience with strong personal finance writing.
  • Standout: Experience in a newsroom or digital commerce content environment with SEO-driven publishing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, accurate and reader-focused personal finance content across a variety of formats including guides, comparisons and reviews.
  • Conduct research using credible sources, data and expert insights to ensure accuracy and authority.
  • Follow USA TODAY editorial guidelines, commerce standards and disclosure requirements .
  • Collaborate with editors to revise and optimize content for clarity, accuracy and search performance .
  • Update existing content as needed to maintain accuracy and relevance.
  • Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced digital newsroom environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience writing about personal finance, consumer services or small-business topics.
  • Ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear, approachable way.
  • Familiarity with SEO-driven service journalism and digital publishing best practices.
  • Strong research and fact-checking skills.
  • Experience working in a newsroom, digital media organization or commerce content environment.
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USA TODAY reflects the pulse of the nation with original, on-the-ground reporting centered on diverse perspectives. Its newsroom of journalists is dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day by inspiring conversation and reflection.Keep up with the news wherever you are by using the USA TODAY app or visiting www.usatoday.com.

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