Managing Editor, MoneySense
Managing Editor, MoneySense
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Job Description
Who is Ratehub
Were a company on a mission - We are a unique Canadian Fintech that is the one stop shop for all financial needs of the consumer - Save Spend Borrow Invest and Protect. Every single team member from product & engineering to sales & marketing finance operations and everything in between is obsessed with one thing; helping Canadians make better financial choices. And were pretty great at it too. Via our digital application technology and our award-winning in-house brokerages we help over 2M Canadians per month make a positive impact on their finances. We have many unique businesses - a mortgage brokerage a life insurance brokerage a home and auto insurance brokerage a mortgage originations and servicing business a Financial Services Marketplace and a content business across Ratehub and MoneySense. 365 days a year we deliver our users the best online mortgage experience personalized Credit Card and Loans options and cheaper auto & home insurance policies than they typically get from their existing financial adviser.
Changing how people make financial choices isnt easy though. We know that achieving our mission is full of challenges; challenges that can be complex and often unexpected but that are always interesting rewarding and fun to solve as a team. This is where you come in. We are on the hunt for the right kind of people to join us and help lead us forward to continued growth.
The Managing Editor will play a vital part in building the future of MoneySense a trusted award-winning Canadian personal finance media brand that has remained editorially independent following its acquisition by Ratehub in 2018. Our goal is to widen the reach of and help even more Canadians feel informed and confident about their financial decisions. To achieve this the Managing Editor will bring together editorial expertise and SEO insight to create content that drives growth in traffic engagement and reach. This role is pivotal bridging editorial vision with data-driven strategy to strengthen our brand voice stay agile as reader habits evolve and deliver content that not only gets published but also performs resonates and builds lasting impact with our audience.
THE ROLE
As the Managing Editor you will be reporting to the Editor in Chief and collaborating closely with the sales and product teams to drive our content strategy forward. Youll play a crucial role in shaping editorial vision guiding content execution and elevating audience engagement through data workflow optimization and creative leadership. We are based in downtown Toronto but are open to remote candidates.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Editorial Leadership and Strategy
- Oversee end-to-end editorial processesfrom ideation through publicationensuring all content reflects the brands voice and quality standards
- Build and manage the content calendar coordinating across marketing design and product teams to align editorial outputs with broader strategy
- Hire train and mentor in-house and freelance editorial contributors
- Content Creation and SEO
- Pitch write and/or assign a minimum of 4 SEO-optimized articles per week ensuring high quality relevance and value
- Update and maintain Best of guides and key SEO-priority content
- Conduct photo and multimedia sourcing aligned with brand tone and standards
- Performance and Analytics
- Monitor content performance using tools like Google Analytics SEMrush and emerging analytics platforms
- Optimize content for SEO engagement and conversion based on insights
- Production and Publishing
- Oversee digital publishing workflows: drafting editing graphic integration and publishing in Wordpress or similar CMS
- Manage social media dissemination and engagement strategies including scheduling and performance tracking
- Cross-Functional and Innovation
- Collaborate with product and design to enhance publishing workflows and user experience
- Help drive digital innovation and storytelling through new formats (e.g. interactive content modular pieces)
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 - 7 years of experience in journalism digital publishing or editorial leadership
- Proven ability to conceptualize edit and publish audience-first SEO-driven content
- Strong editorial judgment attention to tone accuracy and brand cohesion
- Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. Wordpress) editorial tools SEO tools (e.g. SEMrush) and analytics
- Experience in multitasking workflow management and cross-departmental coordination
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Journalism or related field
- Familiarity with modern content measurement tools and AI-aided workflow tools
- HTML coding Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (for creating vectors/graphics) are assets
- Video production and editing skills are assets
CULTURE FIT:
- Members first - we prioritise the interests and needs of our members above all solve member pain points and focus on member satisfaction. We start with members and end with the P&L.
- Growth mindset - we set ambitious goals and challenge the status quo. We take responsible risks and are accountable for our actions.
- Better together - we are One team with One common goal. We make our footprint bigger than our foot leave our egos at the door support each other to achieve great results as One company.
- Run after problems - we tackle problems head on and focus on finding solutions. Obstacles are seen as opportunities for growth and innovation. We have the hard conversations and choose the harder right over the easier wrong. And we do it with a smile.
- Measure Learn Iterate Innovate - we focus on getting things done. We measure what matters iterate learn iterate many times in a data-driven way which is how we will innovate.
JOB PERKS:
- Competitive salary: We know its expensive to live/work in Canada
- Remote-first organization: we love opportunities to get together as a team but for the most part we offer our employees the flexibility to work anywhere in Canada
- Flexible hours: Enjoy a couple more hours of sleep in the morning if you want
- Benefits: Health is wealth! A benefits package with no employee contribution required
- Perks: RRSP matching program individual training allowance fun team socials (remote AND in-person) and more!
Ratehub welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
