Associate Editor, Finance

Meredith; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Foundry, Dotdash Meredith's native content studio, seeks an Associate Editor, Finance to lead finance-focused content across digital, print, and social channels. You will collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, marketers, and freelancers to deliver timely, accurate finance stories that align with advertiser needs.

The role involves managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and reporting to the Director of Finance Content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English/Creative Writing, or equivalent writing/editing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years as a writer/editor/copywriter for print and digital publishers or agency settings.
• Experience or strong interest in finance and financial topics.

Responsibilities

• Assign native articles across brands for finance advertisers and provide writers with brand messaging documents and style guides.
• Recruit and manage experienced freelancers to grow the department’s vetted writer list.
• Conduct first-edit reviews to balance brand voice with advertiser messaging.
• Write engaging content — articles, landing pages, video outlines or scripts, and social posts across platforms.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Project management

Brand voice

Storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English/Creative Writing

Tools

Google Suite

Gmail

Slack

Airtable

Job description

Job Overview

Associate Editor, Finance

The Foundry is Dotdash Meredith's award-winning native content studio. We excel at creating high‑quality, insights‑driven content that inspires and engages. By combining data with storytelling expertise, we connect brands with passionate audiences across multiple platforms and drive action.

Dotdash Meredith is one of the largest media companies in the world, reaching more than 200 million consumers across brands such as PEOPLE, Verywell Health, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Byrdie, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.

The Associate Editor will join an agile team that creates native content for a wide range of advertisers across our brands. The role involves managing multiple projects and deadlines, collaborating with art directors, designers, content strategists, marketers, and freelance writers to deliver content for digital, print, and social channels.

This is a full‑time role reporting to the Director of Finance Content.

Responsibilities

• Assign native articles across DDM brands for finance advertisers and provide writers with brand messaging documents and style guide information.
• Recruit and manage experienced freelancers to complete assignments and grow the department’s vetted writer list.
• Conduct thorough first‑edit reviews to balance brand voice with advertiser messaging.
• Write engaging content — articles, destination landing pages, video outlines or scripts, and dark social media posts/Stories across platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Track and implement client feedback through multiple rounds of review in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate with designers and photo editors on visual components, selecting images and inserting them into article documents.
• Attend internal and client‑facing meetings throughout campaign lifecycles.
• Perform daily and weekly administrative tasks (updating timelines, generating memos, sharing article links, creating style “cheat sheets”).
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail across written assignments, communications, and file management.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English/Creative Writing, or equivalent writing/editing experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years as a writer/editor/copywriter for print and digital publishers or agency settings.
• Experience in or strong interest in finance and financial topics.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Versatile: comfortable assigning, editing, and writing across a wide variety of financial topics.
• Skilled: confident editing abilities and judgment.
• Detail‑oriented: rigorous proofreading and fact‑checking.
• Creative thinker: passion for storytelling and innovative formats.
• Collaborative & communicative: partner across departments and stakeholders, communicate effectively.
• Punctual: highly organized multi‑tasker meeting tight deadlines.
• Inclusive & authentic: uphold DEI initiatives and create inclusive content.
• Technical: proficient with Google Suite, Gmail, Slack, and Airtable (or similar tools).

Location:

• Ideal candidate is based in the New York City metro area.
• Must be available to work a hybrid schedule (3 days a week in the NYC office).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Foundry provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.