Copy Editor | Education

At RV Education (EDU), we believe in the power of online learning to create opportunities and transform lives. In partnership with over 300 colleges and universities, we help individuals make smart educational decisions that meet their needs and career aspirations. Our trusted brands like BestColleges serve over 90 million unique annual visitors with educational resources and advice.

Red Ventures is seeking an experienced Copy Editor to help accelerate our coverage of college degrees, certificates, bootcamps, training programs, and other educational and career pathways. Our copy editors are nimble and meticulous, capable of handling a high volume of diverse content types without losing sight of editorial standards and quality. You should be comfortable working with a house style guide (based on AP), upholding and updating editorial guidelines, and staying informed about the latest style conventions. A collaborative mindset and ability to work as part of a team is a must.

RV EDU is proudly headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is dedicated to cultivating local talent and driving economic development on the island. While many of our roles are located in Puerto Rico, some are also located at RV’s main campus south of Charlotte, NC, or are remote-based.

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams are better teams. Think of the bullets below as guidelines: If you only partially meet the qualifications on this posting, we encourage you to apply anyway!

What You’ll Do:

• Copy edit consumer-facing content related to online education, degrees, courses, bootcamps, and other educational and career pathways
• Format and reorganize pieces as necessary for clarity, concision, and impact
• Adhere to in-house guidelines for branding, tone, and voice
• Fact-check articles and adhere to sourcing guidelines
• Provide regular feedback to writers and reporters
• Uphold editorial guidelines and best practices
• Learn and employ SEO best practices to ensure content is highly visible in search engines
• Approve pieces for publishing and provide high-level edits for clarity, facts, and organization when needed
• Balance a high-volume workload to ensure we hit our monthly publication goals

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of editing experience in a digital media, journalism, or digital marketing environment
• Strong familiarity with AP Style and journalism fundamentals
• Familiarity with higher education is a plus, but not required
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, creative writing, or a related field
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Familiarity publishing on WordPress or a similar CMS

Compensation:

• Compensation Range: $55,000.00-$70,000.00*
• Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications.