Editorial Director

New American Funding (NAF) is a nationwide mortgage lender dedicated to providing tailored home financing solutions to borrowers across the United States. We are seeking an experienced Editorial Director with a journalism background and 10-15 years of experience, including time in the housing or financial services industries. As the Editorial Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing our editorial strategy, ensuring the production of high-quality, engaging, and informative content across various platforms. With your exceptional leadership and strategic thinking, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's narrative and maintaining its position as a trusted mortgage lender in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive editorial strategy that aligns with our brand voice, target audience, and business objectives.

• Manage a team of writers, editors, and content creators, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the timely delivery of exceptional content.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and product, to develop and implement content plans that support marketing campaigns, product launches, and other initiatives.

• Conduct thorough research on industry trends, market insights, and customer preferences to inform content strategy and identify opportunities for thought leadership.

• Oversee the creation of various content types, including articles, blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, and more.

• Ensure all content is accurate, well-written, and adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and SEO best practices.

• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to compliance.

• Leverage AI to enhance output, increase volume, and generate new ideas.

• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize strategy and drive engagement.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing and journalism.

Why NAF

NAF believes in the value of every team member's contribution to our overall success. We understand that their potential should not be confined to the specific responsibilities outlined in their job description. While this description serves to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, it does not restrict employees or the organization to solely the tasks mentioned. At NAF, we are currently experiencing an exciting period filled with numerous opportunities on the horizon. We encourage each team member to offer their services wherever and whenever needed, ensuring the success of our endeavors, and fostering individual career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.

• 10-15 years of experience in editorial/newsroom roles, preferably with time spent in the housing or financial services industries.

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Experience working with legal and compliance in a highly regulated industry.

• A creative mindset that has driven a track record developing and executing successful editorial strategies that grow engagement and support business goals.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of writers and content creators.

• Proficiency in AP Style, journalism principles, SEO best practices, and content marketing trends.

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and proficiency in using various content creation and editing tools.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and metrics to inform content decisions and optimize performance.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and generate innovative ideas for content.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

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