Deputy Editor

Please note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. LendingTree and its affiliates ("LendingTree") will not provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas for this position, now or in the future. The Opportunity LendingTree is seekinga deputy editor focused on insurance to join our SEO editorial team. This is an individual-contributor role that will partner closely with the team’s in-house and contributing editors and writers. We’re especially interested in candidates who can speak to specific area(s) of insurance expertise — home, auto, health, or other lines — but who are also comfortable working across a wide range of insurance products. How You’ll Make an Impact As deputy editor, you will assist with the full editorial process: assigning, editing, and publishing. You’ll partner with writers and other editors to sharpen content quality, substance, and style, and you’ll oversee editorial workflows and publishing priorities, proactively resolving challenges, so that high-quality content ships on schedule. You may also write content yourself as needed. You’ll also think beyond individual articles, understanding how each piece fits into the broader content library and contributes to the vertical’s overall performance. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and organize a rapidly expanding content library at a pivotal stage of growth. Serving as one of our in-house insurance specialists, your expert guidance will help readers make informed, confident decisions on insurance. There will be opportunities to speak externally to the media as an insurance authority as well. What You’ll Do Assign, edit, and publish content by in-house and contributing writers across multiple insurance products Serve as a subject-matter expert in insurance, ensuring our content is accurate, clear, and helpful Partner with writers and other editors to improve content quality, substance, and style across the entire insurance SEO library Oversee editorial workflows and publishing priorities, proactively resolving challenges and bottlenecks to keep high-quality content on schedule Help identify and close content gaps as the library scales, ensuring consistency and high quality across topics and formats Occasionally speak externally to the media about our insurance content and research Identify opportunities to improve search performance across the vertical Ensure content meets strict editorial and compliance standards before publishing Coach writers with clear feedback Write copy as needed What Will Help You Thrive At least 2 years of experience in personal finance or insurance content (editing experience preferred) Insurance experience —such as serving as a licensed insurance agent, holding a relevant certification, or extensively editing/writing about insurance —in one or more types (e.g., home insurance, car insurance, health insurance, business insurance, pet insurance, etc.) Impeccable organizational skills, with the ability to develop a strong command of a rapidly growing content library Experience with or interest in SEO best practices and strategies, and comfort acting as a go-to resource on SEO and content optimization for other writers and editors Ability to give constructive feedback and coaching that builds strong relationships with writers Outstanding writing, editing, and grammar skills, with a strong commitment to accuracy and comprehensiveness Strong communication and time-management skills Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and lead multiple projects/tasks in a cross-disciplinary team What Success Looks Like Project management and/or freelancer management experience Interest in and fluency with AI tools Experience with spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel), and comfort working with data to spot content and search opportunities Role-Specific Details This is a full-time position, remote or based in an office in Charlotte, Seattle, or Denver Must submit a cover letter that details your editing and writing experience, in addition to your experience with insurance Must be willing to complete a paid editing test Life at LendingTree We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that’s curious, creative, and always ready to roll up our sleeves and get things done. You’ll work alongside smart, driven people who care about doing great work — and about helping each other succeed. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to make an impact. You’ll have the trust and flexibility to do your best work, the opportunity to take ownership and try new things, and teammates who genuinely enjoy working together. And while we work hard, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We celebrate wins, recognize great work (our GSD — Get Stuff Done — Award is a fan favorite), and make time to have some fun along the way. Come grow with us, make an impact, and help us build what’s next. What We Offer We want you to feel supported at work and beyond. Our benefits and programs are designed to help you stay healthy, recharge, plan for the future, and bring your best to whatever matters most to you. Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) matching Generous time off Wellness programs and resources Annual performance bonus eligibility The Details Base Pay: $85,000–$110,000 The base pay offered may vary based on internal factors, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Work Authorization: This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Please do not apply for this role if you will need employer sponsorship now or in the future to begin or continue employment. Everyone Belongs Here LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, LendingTree reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. CCPA Disclosure #J-18808-Ljbffr LendingTree