Finance Editor
ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE
theSkimm is looking for a Finance Editor. You'll be responsible for brainstorming, editing, and fact checking financial news and evergreen content at theSkimm. The Editor will report to the Senior Finance Editor.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Edit a consistent output of financial content – from explainers on how the news affects your wallet to evergreen guides – written in the format and tone of theSkimm
- Translate financial jargon and break down complex financial topics using theSkimm’s unique voice and editorial approach
- Curate and package the most important financial news affecting millennial women into a weekly newsletter
- Project-manage daily, weekly, and monthly financial content initiatives across multiple platforms
- Work with the news, video, audio, and social teams to maintain a cohesive voice for financial content across all Skimm platforms
- Collaborate with the marketing and product teams on Skimm Money, our new personal finance product that helps you prioritize and save for all your money goals
- Look for new ways to deliver engaging finance content for millennial women
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 4-5+ years experience in financial writing or editing
- Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
- Experience crafting promotional packaging for content (think: email plugs, social posts, etc.)
- Solid understanding of financial markets, investing, and personal finance
- Ability to self-motivate and be a team player across multiple departments
- Ability to write in the voice of a character
- Passionate about theSkimm and its mission
- Bachelor's Degree
WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART
- Being a finance news junkie
- Experience coaching more junior team members
- Experience working on UX content
- Experience evaluating and/or reporting content performance
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
- Competitive salary & equity packages
- Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
- One Medical Membership
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Catered Friday lunches and monthly gatherings
- A vibrant office environment full of books, couches and a roof deck
- Complimentary access to theSkimm’s growing suite of membership products
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter
ABOUT THESKIMM
theSkimm is a membership company dedicated to helping female millennials live smarter lives. By seamlessly integrating into our members existing routines, we've become a trusted brand to more than seven million people. We're fundamentally changing the way our members consume news, consider products or services, and take action on important things happening in their lives. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, is still the fastest growing email newsletter on the market, and we've grown our product suite to fit into other routines at home, work, and on-the-go. theSkimm App debuted at #1 in News in iTunes, our podcast "Skimm'd from The Couch" reached #1 in Apple Podcasts within hours of launching, and more than 200,000 people voted with us in the 2018 midterm elections.
As theSkimm grows, we're committed to helping our members tackle big decision-making moments in life by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that be in civic engagement, finance, career, health, and more. Founded in 2012 by two friends on a couch, we've since grown to over 100 employees based in NYC. We are passionate. We are a TEAM. We work hard, but we know when to take a break to enjoy each other's company. Our products help people live smarter lives and we're building a brand trusted by millions of female millennials across the country. Join us!
This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.