Staff Reporter

CreditCards.com

(Austin, Texas)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About CreditCards.com
We help consumers make better choices about credit cards. The credit card is one of the most ubiquitous products in the world. It’s hard to imagine modern life without it. It’s also one of the least understood. And that lack of understanding is potentially threatening to consumers’ economic well-being. CreditCards.com is the leading online marketing and publishing organization devoted to helping consumers make informed choices about credit cards.
Responsibilities
Staff reporters are expected to regularly find and contribute consumer-oriented pieces on a defined aspect of credit and debt management, including credit card products, issuer practices, credit scoring, credit reporting, the economy's impact on credit practices, etc. Stories will vary in length, depth and turnaround time, but a home run for us is an in-depth piece that simultaneously breaks news, helps consumers and uses the Web to its fullest potential. Over time, we expect our reporters to develop such expertise that their comments will be sought by other writers.
Ideal Candidate
**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * 3 years+ experience. * Strong reporting and writing skills, including speed, accuracy, the ability to spot trends, develop high-level sources. * An understanding of personal finance issues, interest rates and the ability to translate them into everyday language for a consumer audience. * Online experience at a site that uses the Web's interactivity and multimedia presentation. Candidates with print-only experience will be considered, but only those who commit to quickly master new media techniques. * A grasp of the basics of writing search engine-friendly copy and basic HTML, CMS experience. * Bachelor's degree from a four-year university, or substantial journalism experience. **Other Considerations:** * Professional certifications, awards and affiliations are highly valued. * An entrepreneurial spirit and an initiative-taking attitude are most welcome. There are no set ways of doing things here; expect to create some.

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