Writer, Personal Finance

Paramount Group; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

On-site and virtual engagement events

Descripción de la vacante

Paramount Pictures in the United States is seeking a full-time personal finance writer for MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money. This remote-eligible role focuses on explainers, reviews and listicles to inform readers while driving revenue through affiliate links.

You will write quickly and accurately to CBS News standards, use data to guide story ideas, and optimize headlines for SEO, with collaboration across editors and partners.

Formación

• 3+ years of writing experience in business, personal finance or affiliate marketing.
• Ability to write clean, clear, accurate content on deadline to CBS News standards.
• Experience interpreting data to inform story ideas and performance.
• Experience with affiliate marketing and knowledge of the space.
• Understanding of sponsored content and affiliate links; ability to optimize for search.

Responsabilidades

• Pitch and write explainers, reviews and best-of lists as well as quick-turnaround personal finance stories.
• Use data to inform MoneyWatch priorities and adjust content decisions.
• Optimize headlines and copy for SEO.
• Update and maintain a library of existing articles.
• Assist senior editor and managing editor with planning and calendar management.
• Participate in strategic discussions with partners.

Conocimientos

Writing experience

Affiliate marketing

SEO optimization

Data interpretation

Deadline-driven

Descripción del empleo

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

CBS News is looking for a full-time personal finance writer for our "MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money" vertical, an affiliate content section dedicated to sharing informative commerce stories about high-interest financial topics - from mortgage interest rates to life insurance policies to tax tips, gold investing, student loans and more. The goal of this project is to drive revenue via clicks and conversions through this content. The ideal candidate has a personal finance writing background and can write quickly and accurately without sacrificing accuracy or CBS News standards. They should also have an understanding of sponsored content, affiliate links and experience optimizing content for search. This is a remote-eligible position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Pitch and write in-depth explainers, reviews and "best-of" listicles as well as quick-turnaround daily personal finance stories based on the news cycle and seasonality

Use data to inform MoneyWatch vertical priorities and adjust content decisions

Optimize headlines and copy for SEO

Update and maintain a library of existing articles

Assist the senior editor and managing editor with content planning and calendar management

Participate in broader strategic discussions with partners

CPE certification is a plus but not required

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of writing experience, preferably in business, personal finance or affiliate marketing (lead generation)

Ability to write clean, clear and accurate content on deadline, without sacrificing CBS News standards

Ability to interpret data and metrics to inform story ideation and performance

Experienced with affiliate marketing and knowledge of the space

Additional Qualifications:

Business mindset, comfortable using content to generate revenue

Strong understanding of sponsored content and affiliate links

Experience optimizing content for search

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $80000.0 - 90000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.[[cust_payTransSTIP]][[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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