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About the Role

Ratehub is seeking a Senior Editor & Mortgage Content Lead to serve as the mortgage and real estate subject matter expert, develop an editorial strategy, and represent Ratehub in media interviews and video content.

Responsibilities

Serve as Ratehub's primary subject matter expert for mortgages and real estate, representing the brand in media opportunities.
Support the Communications team with expert commentary, data points, and timely insights for media pitches and press opportunities.
Bring on-camera and on-mic presence to video content and media interviews.
Strengthen Ratehub's authority in the mortgage space by producing/writing original content across various formats.
Develop content that provides unique analysis and insights reflecting current market conditions, rate movements, and consumer needs.
Liaise with Ratehub's mortgage brokerage team to stay current on market insights and translate them into timely content updates.
Maintain and refresh existing content, leveraging internal resources and freelancers.
Incorporate SEO and GEO best practices into all content.
Set, document, and uphold Ratehub's editorial voice and style standards.
Establish and maintain editorial policies, workflows, and governance frameworks.
Own and manage the editorial and social media calendar, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and regulatory standards.
Review, edit, and approve work from writers, freelancers, and subject matter experts.
Develop and maintain deep expertise in Canadian personal finance.
Own content QA processes, including fact-checking, link auditing, and content refreshes.
Use performance data to inform editorial priorities and identify content gaps.
Brief, onboard, and manage freelance contributors.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, and data teams.
Serve as the lead on sponsored content production.

Requirements

6–10 years of editorial experience
Demonstrated expertise in personal finance content, with a strong preference for candidates with a mortgage or real estate focus
Experience working in a digital-first media environment, fintech, financial services, or a high-volume content operation
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to make complex financial topics clear and compelling for a Canadian consumer audience
Deep familiarity with Canadian mortgage products, rate structures, lending regulations, and the broader real estate landscape strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage a high volume of content across multiple formats simultaneously
Strong command of Canadian AP or CP style, with experience developing and maintaining in-house style guides
Solid working knowledge of SEO best practices, including keyword research, on-page optimization, internal linking, and content structuring for search
Familiarity with GEO (generative engine optimization) and how AI-powered search is changing content strategy
Comfortable using tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Semrush, PEEC or similar platforms to inform editorial decisions
Ability to interpret content performance data and translate it into actionable editorial priorities
Experience mentoring content writers/strategists, with a track record of raising the quality of a team's output
Skilled at briefing and managing freelance contributors, including providing clear, constructive editorial feedback
Comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing, product, and analytics teams
Strong project management instincts — able to juggle competing deadlines, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholders
Confident communicator with experience serving as a brand spokesperson or subject matter expert in media contexts
On-camera and on-mic experience an asset — comfortable participating in video content, podcast appearances, or broadcast interviews
Strong relationships within Canadian financial media or journalism circles an asset
Proficiency with a CMS (WordPress or similar), project management tools (Asana, Notion, or similar), and standard editorial collaboration tools
Experience with AI writing and editing tools, and a thoughtful perspective on how to use them responsibly in an editorial context

Skills

Mortgage expertise
Real estate expertise
Editorial strategy
Media representation
Video content creation
On-camera presence
On-mic presence
Content production
Content writing
SEO
GEO
Editorial voice and style standards
Editorial policies and workflows
Editorial and social media calendar management
Content QA
Fact-checking
Link auditing
Content performance analysis
Freelance contributor management
Cross-functional collaboration
Sponsored content production
Personal finance expertise
Canadian AP or CP style
Google Search Console
Google Analytics
Semrush
PEEC
Project management
CMS proficiency
AI writing and editing tools

Location

Remote (Canada)

Work Type

Remote-First
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, English, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 – $130,000

Benefits

Full health and dental coverage with no employee-paid premiums
RRSP Matching
Individual training allowance
Team Socials

About the Company

Ratehub is a unique Canadian Fintech company that serves as a one-stop shop for consumers' financial needs, including saving, spending, borrowing, investing, and protection.
The company utilizes digital application technology and award-winning in-house brokerages to help over 2 million Canadians monthly improve their finances.
Ratehub operates multiple businesses, including mortgage and insurance brokerages, mortgage origination and servicing, a Financial Services Marketplace, and content businesses under Ratehub and MoneySense.
They aim to provide users with the best online mortgage experience, personalized credit card and loan options, and cheaper auto and home insurance policies.

Equal Opportunity

Ratehub welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.