Lead Assigning Editor, Multimedia

NerdWallet’s mission is to provide consumers with clarity for all of life's financial decisions. Our Content Team helps millions of Americans grapple with their everyday personal finance choices by communicating objective information and guidance that is both engaging and accessible. 

As the Lead Assigning Editor for the Multimedia Vertical within the Content Team, you will be responsible for guiding the editorial content strategy including the planning and execution of creative and innovative social media video and podcast audio content. You will ensure that our editorial strategy directly meets business objectives and that each piece of content is tailored to match user needs and channel best practices for each platform. You will manage a team of producers and content creators working across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcast and other emerging outlets. This role works closely with cross-functional partners on our Content Marketing and Brand Studio teams to align our content strategy with broader company and business objectives.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Content.

Where you can make an impact: 

• Approve scripts, rough drafts and final cuts of multimedia content ensuring proper fact checking, alignment with NerdWallet house views and proper target audience alignment. 
• Assist with creating content that resonates with audiences in various social marketing platforms and distribution ensuring that the videos are creative, innovate and become viral.
• Guides the execution of the team's content strategy to meet business goals while working closely with internal marketing and business partners to distribute resourcing across video, podcast and social media teams. 
• Implements and oversees processes/guidelines/house views that ensure multimedia content is high quality, user-first and brings clarity to personal finance decisions and promotes NerdWallet products when appropriate. 
• Takes the lead in representing Content's POV in cross-functional discussions, showing ability to both problem-solve and build relationships as obstacles arise. 
• Assist in execution of content creation and distribution, as well as oversee the team’s workflow, to ensure that each of our multimedia pods are hitting their tight deadlines and our fast-growing audience is consistently getting helpful and engaging content throughout the week across these platforms.

To be successful in this role: 

• You are an experienced team leader with a track record of creating editorial content that drives business impact.
• You have a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage many initiatives in different stages at any …