We’re looking for a detail-oriented, efficient and editorially sharp Updates Editor to help keep ConsumerAffairs content accurate, useful and competitive. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving existing content, spotting gaps and making smart updates that strengthen quality and search performance.
You’ll work across a wide range of consumer topics, reviewing and updating existing articles to ensure information is current, accurate and helpful. You’ll collaborate closely with writers, editors and SEO partners to identify what needs to change and make sure every update meets our editorial standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and update existing content for accuracy, freshness, clarity and usefulness
Edit articles for grammar, structure, tone, readability and adherence to editorial standards
Verify facts, statistics, pricing, company information and other time-sensitive details using credible sources
Identify outdated or missing information and determine what needs to be added, removed or rewritten
Follow SEO recommendations while maintaining a strong consumer-first editorial approach
Collaborate with editorial and SEO teams to prioritize content updates
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of experience in a content, editorial or writing role with a strong SEO focus
Strong understanding of SEO content best practices and search intent
Strong editing, writing and proofreading skills
Excellent attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy
Experience updating existing content to improve quality, freshness and organic search performance
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify what information matters most to readers
Comfortable conducting research and verifying information using credible sources
Organized and able to manage a high volume of content and deadlines
Comfortable collaborating with editors and SEO teams
Highly organized and comfortable working across multiple assignments, deadlines and stakeholders at once
Bonus If You Have
Experience editing consumer, service journalism or product-focused content
Familiarity with tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs or similar SEO platforms
Benefits
This position is a contract role and, as such, does not include benefits.
Originally posted on Himalayas