About the role….

Are you an experienced journalist who’s passionate about personal finance and insurance? Do you get excited about interviewing experts for a story on investing trends, or streaming the latest Fed meeting to see what Jerome Powell is thinking about the future of the US economy? Policygenius is looking for a writer/reporter who can translate their passion for finance into actionable, news-driven stories and help lead our news team.

The Lead News Writer will be a leading contributor to the Policygenius news verticals and our weekly newsletter, while mentoring other writers on the team. This role will report to the Senior Managing Editor and also work closely with our Editorial Director. 

In this role, you will…

• Pitch, research, write, and edit the best and most actionable personal finance and insurance news on the internet
• Stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, brands, and events in the financial and insurance industries
• Cover topics including investing, retirement, mortgages, life insurance, home insurance, auto insurance, loans, taxes, and the growing crypto space
• Interview experts, academics, authors, and industry leaders every week as part of your reporting
• Work on a mix of short-term, medium-term, and long-term stories
• Collaborate with our editors and directors on editorial strategy
• Track performance and iterate based on learnings
• Mentor other writers

We’d love to hear from you if…

• You have 4+ years experience writing and/or editing personal finance and insurance content. CFP, CPA, CFA, or other financial certifications and licenses are a huge plus. 
• You’re both analytical and editorial — you nerd out on your research but make your writing simple and clear
• You’re comfortable writing 4 stories per week, as well as identifying and interviewing sources on a 24-to-48-hour deadline
• You know where to find news leads, how to get an econ professor on the phone to explain what’s up with the S&P, how to read an earnings report, and how to grab a quick quote from a CFP
• You’re passionate about editorial strategy, content performance, and proactively seeking wins

You can expect…

• Company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan, FSA, and commuter benefits
• Generous PTO
• A flexible-first workplace with the freedom to work in our beautiful offices or remotely as needed based on the needs of your role, your team, and the business
• The opportunity to grow alongside a company shaking up a big, old-fashioned industry, including training, mentorship, and coaching from leadership
• An inclusive community of fun, diverse, and open-minded coworkers committed to our mission of helping people get financial protection right

About Policygenius

Policygenius is the online insurance marketplace combining cutting-edge technology with the expertise of real licensed agents to help people get the coverage they need to protect their family, property, and finances with confidence. Since 2014, we've served as a resource for millions of people on their insurance journeys, and we've placed more than $160 billion in coverage. Our $125 million Series E in early 2022 brought our fundraising total to over $250 million.

At Policygenius, we've worked hard to maintain an inclusive culture amid our rapid growth. We’re proud of building an environment that encourages our teammates to bring their authentic selves to work, and we're looking for more people with grit, collaborative attitudes, and creative problem-solving skills to join our team. Come see why we’ve been voted one of Inc. Magazine's "Best Workplaces" four years in a row!

Diversity at Policygenius

Policygenius believes differences should be celebrated, and we're committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. We welcome different perspectives and opinions to foster innovation, authenticity, and excellence across all parts of our company, and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Policygenius highly encourages applicants from all walks of life. All employment decisions at Policygenius are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, political affiliation or belief, religion, disability, uniformed service, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Come join the team!