Associate Editor

Ratehub.ca; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ratehub.ca is seeking an Associate Editor to join their MoneySense team. This role involves editing and writing diverse content while leveraging personal finance knowledge to help grow the brand. Ideal candidates will excel in a collaborative environment and demonstrate strong writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote-first organization

Flexible hours

Health benefits with no employee contribution

RRSP matching program

Individual training allowance

Fun team socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in relevant roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Experience with WordPress and G Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Editing and updating MoneySense SEO content.
• Writing sponsored content and managing social media accounts.
• Writing weekly and special edition newsletters.

Skills

Writing

Editing

SEO

Personal finance knowledge

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications or finance

Tools

WordPress

G Suite

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

Job description

WHO IS RATEHUB?

We’re a company on a mission. We are a unique Canadian fintech that is the one-stop shop for all of consumers’ financial needs: Save, Spend, Borrow, Invest, and Protect. Every single team member, from product & engineering and sales & marketing to finance, operations, and everything in between, is obsessed with one thing: helping Canadians make better financial choices. And we’re pretty great at it, too. Via our digital application technology and our award-winning in-house brokerages, we help over 2M Canadians per month make a positive impact on their finances. We have many unique businesses: a mortgage brokerage, a life insurance brokerage, a home and auto insurance brokerage, a mortgage originations and servicing business, a Financial Services Marketplace, and a content business across Ratehub and MoneySense. 365 days a year, we deliver our users the best online mortgage experience, personalized credit card and loan options, and cheaper auto and home insurance policies than they typically get from their existing financial advisers.

Changing how people make financial choices isn’t easy, though. We know that achieving our mission is full of challenges—challenges that can be complex and often unexpected, but always interesting, rewarding, and fun to solve as a team. This is where you come in. We are on the hunt for the right kind of people to join us and help lead us forward to continued growth.

We’re looking for an Associate Editor to join our growing team, reporting to the Editor-in-Chief. The Associate Editor is an integral member of Ratehub’s MoneySense team and will have the exciting opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can have a direct impact and be heard.The successful candidate will effectively leverage their strong writing and editing skills with their passion for personal finance to grow the MoneySense brand and drive revenue for the organization. Candidates with strong initiative who enjoy working collaboratively will be a great fit for our small, results-driven editorial team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Editing, writingand updating MoneySense SEO content
• Writing, updating and fact checking editorial content
• Writing MoneySense sponsored content
• Monitoring and responding to MoneySense.ca comments
• Managing Facebook and Twitter accounts (post new content, re-post recognized followers/other accounts, respond to comments)
• Writing and editing weekly and special edition newsletters
  
  

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a role performing similar accountabilities
• Post-secondary education in journalism/communications and/or finance or related disciplines required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen desire to learn and improve
• Welcoming of feedback and opportunities to stretch abilities
• Personal finance knowledge preferred, but personal finance interest a must
• Experience and comfort with Wordpress and the G Suite of products required
• Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video-editing software and Photoshop a nice-to-have
  
  

CULTURE FIT:

• Members first – We prioritise the interests and needs of our members above all else. We solve member pain points and focus on member satisfaction. We start with members and end with the P&L
• Growth mindset – We set ambitious goals and challenge the status quo. We take responsible risks and are accountable for our actions
• Better together – We are One team with One common goal. We make our footprint bigger than our foot, leave our egos at the door, and support each other to achieve great results as One company
• Run after problems – We tackle problems head-on and focus on finding solutions. Obstacles are seen as opportunities for growth and innovation. We have the hard conversations and choose the harder right over the easier wrong. And we do it with a smile
• Measure Learn Iterate Innovate – We focus on getting things done. We measure what matters, iterate, learn, and iterate many times in a data-driven way, which is how we will innovate
  
  

JOB PERKS:

• Competitive salary – We know it’s expensive to live/work in Canada
• Remote-first organization – We love opportunities to get together as a team, but for the most part we offer our employees the flexibility to work anywhere in Canada
• Flexible hours – Enjoy a couple more hours of sleep in the morning, if you want
• Benefits – Health is wealth! A benefits package with no employee contribution required
• Perks: RRSP matching program, individual training allowance, fun team socials (remote and in-person) and more!
  
  

Ratehub welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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