Writer I, Credit Cards | The Points Guy

What You’ll Do

• Write content as assigned by an editor or team lead, working confidently with or without a detailed brief or outline.
• Pitch ideas for authentic and practical new articles, stories, or other digital content covering credit cards, rewards, and loyalty programs that help our audience make informed decisions.
• Incorporate SEO/GEO best practices into your writing to drive traffic and maximize revenue.
• Refresh existing credit card content for accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and SEO/GEO optimization.
• Enrich stories with data and interviews, and develop and maintain a list of sources.
• Upload and publish your own articles.
• Stay up to date on major credit card offers, issuers, and the loyalty programs they connect to.
• Collaborate with editorial, SEO, and trending teams to prioritize the highest-impact stories to write or refresh.
• Contribute content and ideas to social media, newsletter, and video efforts, adapting your reporting for multiple platforms and formats.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to streamline editorial workflows without relying on it for content creation.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of professional journalism or commensurate experience.
• A solid understanding of SEO/GEO best practices.
• The ability to consistently and competently apply editorial standards, with strong familiarity with a house style guide (AP style experience a plus).
• The ability to efficiently develop outlines and story pitches.
• A track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and quickly pivot to higher-priority news or other projects as determined by the needs of the business.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback — you learn from mistakes and continually hone your craft.
• Familiarity with social media best practices and an interest in how written content performs and adapts across platforms.
• An understanding of how to use AI tools to work more efficiently, without compromising accuracy or originality.
• Experience or interest in contributing to newsletters, social media, or video content is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.