Charles Schwab - Austin, TX

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Austin, TX
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

At Schwab, we are seeking a Managing Editor who will serve as the leader of our digital publications. This role is pivotal within the Education team, where you will establish the vision for the articles featured in our Insights & Education offerings. Your primary responsibility will be to identify the voice and approach that resonates with our diverse audience of investors and traders, while also setting the editorial calendar. This involves collaborating with various stakeholders to determine which topics will engage both clients and prospects effectively. As the Managing Editor, you will lead and develop a team of content writers, ensuring their work aligns with deadlines and providing constructive feedback and development opportunities. Your writing skills will be essential, as you will need to explain complex financial topics in an accessible and engaging manner. A strong understanding of markets and trading is crucial, covering everything from basic investing principles to more advanced trading topics such as options and futures. In this role, you will oversee the entire content development process, from initial pitch to publication. You will also be responsible for researching, pitching, and writing articles on market news, personal finance, retirement, trading, and investing for our digital platforms. Collaboration with subject-matter experts will be key to producing content that demystifies the markets and resonates with our audience. Additionally, you will monitor content performance, making recommendations for optimization and future content strategies to build on successes. Partnering with social, digital, and other marketing teams will be essential to align content creation with upcoming campaigns, and you may also design and create other educational content, such as online courses and white papers, as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as managing editor for our digital publication, setting our editorial calendar and overseeing content development from pitch to publication.
  • Lead and develop a team of digital content writers and freelancers to create best-in-class education and market commentary.
  • Research, pitch, and write market news, personal finance, retirement, trading and investing pieces for digital platforms.
  • Collaborate with subject-matter experts to identify stories and produce content that help to demystify the markets.
  • Monitor content performance, making recommendations for optimization and future content to build on success.
  • Partner with social, digital, and other marketing teams to align content creation and leverage existing content with upcoming campaigns.
  • Design and create other educational content (e.g., online courses, white papers) when needed.

Requirements

  • 3+ years' experience managing and developing a team of writers and editors.
  • 3+ years of financial writing experience covering business news, trading, personal finance or investing.
  • A keen understanding of personal finance, investing, and trading (e.g., options and futures).
  • Responsible, creative, forward thinker with an ability to find interesting financial angles to current trends and news.
  • Knowledge of SEO, social media, and digital marketing.
  • Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS).

Nice-to-haves

  • Series 7 and 24 licenses
  • Proven ability to write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with peers and senior leadership.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Independent yet comfortable seeking guidance from Managing Director and other peers when needed.

Benefits

  • Eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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