Deputy Editor

Please note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. LendingTree and its affiliates (“LendingTree”) will not provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas for this position, now or in the future. The Opportunity LendingTree is seeking  a deputy editor focused on insurance to join our SEO editor ial team. This is a n individual-contributor role that will partner closely with the team’s in-house and contributing editor s and writers . We ’r e especially interested in candidates who can speak to specific area(s) of insurance expertise — home, auto, health, or other line s — but who a re also comfortable working across a wide range of insurance products.   How You’ll Make an Impact As deputy editor, you will assist with the full editorial process: assigning, editing, and publishing. You’ll partner with writers and other editors to sharpen content quality, substance, and style, and you’ll oversee editorial workflows and publishing priorities, proactively resolving challenges, so that high-quality content ships on schedule. You may also write content yourself as needed.   You’ll also think beyond individual articles, understanding how each piece fits into the broader content library and contributes to the vertical’s overall performance. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and organize a rapidly expanding content library at a pivotal stage of growth.   Serving as one of our in-house insurance specialists, your expert guidance will help readers make informed, confident decisions on insurance. There will be opportunities to speak externally to the media as an insurance authority as well.   What You’ll Do Assign, edit, and publish content by in-house and contributing writers across multiple insurance products   Serve as a subject-matter expert in insurance, ensuring our content is accurate, clear, and helpful   Partner with writers and other editors to improve content quality, substance, and style across the entire insurance SEO library   Oversee editorial workflows and publishing priorities, proactively resolving challenges and bottlenecks to keep high-quality content on schedule   Help identify and close content gaps as the library scales, ensuring consistency and high quality across topics and formats   Occasionally speak externally to the media about our insurance content and research   Identify opportunities to improve search performance across the vertical   Ensure content meets strict editorial and compliance standards before publishing   Coach writers with clear feedback   Write copy as needed   What Will Help You Thrive At least 2 years of experience in personal finance or insurance content (editing experience preferred)   Insurance experience — such as serving as a licensed insurance agent, holding a relevant certification, or extensively editing/writing about insurance — in one or more types (e.g., home insurance, car insurance, health insurance, business insurance, pet insurance, etc.)   Impeccable organizational skills, with the ability to develop a strong command of a rapidly growing content library   Experience with or interest in SEO best practices and strategies, and comfort acting as a go-to resource on SEO and content optimization for other writers and editors   Ability to give constructive feedback and coaching that builds strong relationships with writers   Outstanding writing, editing, and grammar skills, with a strong commitment to accuracy and comprehensiveness   Strong communication and time-management skills   Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and lead multiple projects/tasks in a cross-disciplinary team   What Success Looks Like Project management and/or freelancer management experience   Interest in and fluency with AI tools   Experience with spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel), and comfort working with data to spot content and search opportunities   Role-Specific Details This is a full-time position, remote or based in an office in Charlotte, Seattle, or Denver   Must submit a cover letter that details your editing and writing experience, in addition to your experience with insurance   Must be willing to complete a paid editing test   Life at LendingTree We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that’s curious, creative, and always ready to roll up our sleeves and get things done. You’ll work alongside smart, driven people who care about doing great work — and about helping each other succeed. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to make an impact. You’ll have the trust and flexibility to do your best work, the opportunity to take ownership and try new things, and teammates who genuinely enjoy working together. And while we work hard, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We celebrate wins, recognize great work (our GSD — Get Stuff Done — Award is a fan favorite), and make time to have some fun along the way. Come grow with us, make an impact, and help us build what’s next. What We Offer We want you to feel supported at work and beyond. Our benefits and programs are designed to help you stay healthy, recharge, plan for the future, and bring your best to whatever matters most to you. Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) matching Generous time off Wellness programs and resources Annual performance bonus eligibility The Details Base Pay: $85,000–$110,000 The base pay offered may vary based on internal factors, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Work Authorization: This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Please do not apply for this role if you will need employer sponsorship now or in the future to begin or continue employment. Everyone Belongs Her