At NerdWallet, our mission is to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions—and that starts with empowering our people. We champion an inclusive, respectful culture where every Nerd can grow, speak candidly, and be their authentic self. Whether you’re remote or in-office, we support flexibility so you can thrive in the way that works best for you. We also invest in your well-being, career development, and community impact—because when you’re at your best, so are we.

The Content Team delivers high-quality, trustworthy content and tools to help consumers confidently navigate financial decisions throughout their lives. We’re looking for a Multimedia Content Strategist to join our growing team and support video content across YouTube and social media channels. In this role, you’ll ensure content meets NerdWallet’s editorial standards and supports our audience growth and business goals.

You’ll work closely with content creators and cross-functional partners to pitch, script, edit, and review video content from concept to delivery—ensuring it’s engaging, accurate, and impactful. You’ll also contribute to strategy, manage production timelines, and help guide creators through editorial and technical processes.

In order to be successful in this position, it’s important to bring strong project management skills, sound editorial judgment, and a collaborative mindset. Confidence in guiding creators through the production process—including offering constructive feedback and coaching—is key. A solid understanding of video workflows, paired with a sharp eye on YouTube, social media, and digital trends, will help keep content fresh and relevant. Attention to detail, especially in copy editing and fact-checking, along with comfort using content management systems like WordPress, will support high-quality, efficient content delivery.

This role will report to the Head of Content, Multimedia.

Where you can make an impact: 

• Lead the creative production process by developing and managing a content calendar for multiple video channels, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

• Collaborate with content creators and strategists to coordinate and plan video production

• Pitch and develop innovative ideas and write and edit compelling and engaging scripts that align with brand goals and editorial standards to grow the channel and engage our audience

• Monitor the production process, ensuring timely delivery of assets at every stage

• Upload and distribute assets within various content management systems

• Comprehensively edit and QC multiple versions of video assets, including scripts, videos, captions, and static content ensuring the content is accurate, clear and engaging while meeting NerdWallet's editorial standards

• Work as a problem solver: identify areas of friction or where there may be blockers and suggest solutions, audit systems and processes to identify areas for optimization, and work cross-functionally to align content needs with strategic goals

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role including experience with: project management, content planning, audio/video production, script writing and comprehensive line editing, research, and remote communication best practices

• Professional experience in video production, video editing, or a related field

• Strong writing, storytelling and line editing skills, with a knack for engaging content creation

• Excellent project management abilities, with a history of meeting tight deadlines

• Proficiency in video editing tools, content management systems, and video editing software, including on-platform social media and YouTube video editing

• Thorough understanding of social media and YouTube content guidelines and experience managing social content calendars

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work cross-functionally

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Knowledge of YouTube and social media trends and audience engagement strategies

Where:

• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).

• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents

• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off

• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care

• Mental health support

• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests

• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution

• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend 

• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities

• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments

• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction 

• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 401K with company match

• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools

• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar

• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  

NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice.

NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:

• E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)

• Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) 

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