Collaborate with PR, spokespeople, and Content teams to develop study and survey topics, while breaking down complex financial data and identifying emerging trends.
Draft survey questions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Analyze survey data tables and extract meaningful insights for internal and external audiences.
Manage study projects, creating timelines, coordinating deliverables, and aligning stakeholders.
Write consumer-facing studies, syndication stories, and entries for the NerdWallet Data Hub.
Review external materials featuring NerdWallet data to ensure precision and accuracy.
Conduct peer reviews and provide quality control for team analyses.
Monitor survey data usage across Content for accuracy and consistency.
Enhance studies and reports by combining AI-driven insights with survey and market data.
Pitch creative, data-driven story ideas using unique and defensible methodologies.
Maintain and update the NerdWallet Data Hub as a go-to resource for impactful insights.
Requirements
5–7+ years of professional experience in journalism, content writing, or PR, with proven ability to analyze data, interpret statistics, and apply them to storytelling.
Experience in survey research, data journalism, or editorial data projects is a strong plus (but not required).
Demonstrated success collaborating across teams such as PR, Content, and Data—including close partnership with an Economist.
Exceptional attention to detail, editorial integrity, and commitment to accuracy.
A growth mindset—curious, open to feedback, and eager to continuously improve.
Benefits
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
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
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysissurvey researchdata journalismstatistical interpretationproject managementcontent writingeditorial data projectsquality controlAI-driven insightsstorytelling
Soft skills
collaborationattention to detaileditorial integritycommitment to accuracygrowth mindsetcuriosityopenness to feedbackeagerness to improve