Entertainment and Lifestyle Features Editor

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ConsumerTrack™ is unique in the digital marketing and media industry - we combine marketing, digital, content and fintech. Our performance based approach increases brand awareness and generates targeted audience engagement on our internal web properties and partner sites.

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GOBankingRates, ConsumerTrack’s content platform., is a financial website that provides readers with fresh takes on personal finance, investing, and banking trends. Our studies and experts have been featured on top tier media - CBS News, TIME, LA Times, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, MSN, Associated Press, and many more!

The Entertainment and Lifestyle Features Editor will develop articles and slideshows designed to make finances engaging and fun for the average American.

Part project manager, strategist, storyteller and editor, this role requires stellar fact-checking and editing skills, collaborating with other departments, responding to analytics and mentoring our freelance staff.

The Stories You Can Tell

Famously Fired: 15 Celebrities Who Were Ousted – And Lost Big

How to Be Happier Without Spending a Lot of Money

Free Perks Only Celebrities Can Get

The Most Festive Places to Spend the Holidays – and Their Price Tags

Get the Best Bang for Your Buck With These Slow Cooker Staples

This is a full-time position based in our El Segundo, California office.

The day-to-day

  • Assign, fact-check, edit, copy edit and any additional required tasks throughout the production process.
  • Monitor quality on all content and address issues with freelancers as needed.
  • Manage timelines for production with freelance writers, freelance copy editors and in-house designers, photo editors and video producers.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize article linking strategy and add visual interest.
  • Monitor performance of editorial content and conduct competitive research to inform our editorial calendar.
  • Brainstorm new article concepts and angles based on what’s trending and analysis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Full command of fact-checking, copy-editing (we use AP Style!), grammar, spelling, punctuation and flow.
  • Editorial experience for an online publication is a must – at least three years is preferred!
  • Basic understanding of SEO best practices, keyword optimization, and HTML.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with excellent growth opportunity; we pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity, and passion.
  • Awesome medical, dental and vision plans with heavy employer contribution.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • Company funding for outside classes and conferences to help you improve your skills.
  • Contribution to Student Loan Debt after the first year of employment.
  • 401k- We match 3% of employee’s salary after the first year of employment.
  • In-office gym and weekly fitness and yoga classes.
  • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.

LOCAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY CANDIDATES ONLY!

NO REMOTE WORK-we want you to be a part of our elite team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location

Located in the South Bay, very close to Manhattan Beach! There are plenty of restaurants and parks here. We are very close to Downtown El Segundo.

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