Writer I, Credit Cards | The Points Guy

Red Ventures

15d • $50,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Points Guy is seeking a Writer to join their credit cards team. This role involves writing and pitching content focused on credit cards, rewards, and personal finance. The writer will utilize SEO and GEO best practices to enhance traffic, visibility, and revenue, and will refresh existing articles to maintain accuracy and competitiveness. Collaboration with editors and team leads on assigned projects, contributing original story ideas, and enriching content with data and sourcing are key aspects. The position also supports the broader content ecosystem, including social media, newsletters, and video efforts as needed. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, a good understanding of SEO and GEO fundamentals, a keen interest in credit cards and the points-and-miles space, knowledge of compliance rules, and the initiative to develop story pitches for the TPG community. Familiarity with AI tools for efficiency, social media content performance, and a collaborative spirit in a fast-paced newsroom are also important.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional journalism or commensurate experience.
• Personal experience using credit cards, loyalty programs and travel rewards, with the ability to draw on firsthand knowledge to create authentic, practical content.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong proofreading, self-editing, and fact-checking abilities — your work is nearly free of errors.
• A solid understanding of SEO/GEO best practices.
• A willingness to test and iterate to maximize content performance across AI-powered search experiences.
• The ability to consistently and competently apply editorial standards, with strong familiarity with a house style guide (AP style experience a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently apply issuer compliance requirements in credit card content.
• 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.
• Comfort participating in ideation, brainstorming, or whiteboarding sessions, and presenting pitches or ideas in team settings.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in contributing to newsletters, social media, or video content is a plus.
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Sanity, and HTML preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree