CBS News is looking for a full-time personal finance writer for our ''MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money'' vertical, a business hub dedicated to sharing informative commerce and affiliate stories about high-interest financial topics - from mortgage interest rates to life insurance policies to tax tips and beyond.
CBS News is looking for a full-time personal finance writer for our ''MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money'' vertical, a business hub dedicated to sharing informative commerce and affiliate stories about high-interest financial topics - from mortgage interest rates to life insurance policies to tax tips and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Pitch and write quick turnaround daily personal finance stories based on the news cycle, as well as in-depth explainers, reviews and "best-of" listicles.
- Optimize headlines, metadata and copy for SEO.
- Update and maintain a library of existing clients.
- Assist the senior editor and managing editor with content planning and calendar management.
- Use data to inform MoneyWatch vertical priorities and adjust content decisions.
- Participate in broader strategic discussions.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate has a personal finance writing background.
- Write quickly while on a deadline without sacrificing accuracy or CBS News standards.
- Strong understanding of sponsored content and affiliate links.
- Experience optimizing content for search.
This role works Monday-Friday from 9a-5p or 10a-6p in your local time zone and can be done fully remote. We're also open to adapting the hours, business needs permitting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 90,000.00.