We’re looking for a Data Studies Writer to join our editorial team and drive PR and content strategy through compelling, data-driven storytelling. If you’re equal parts wordsmith and data enthusiast, this is your opportunity to create stories that inform, inspire, and engage both consumers and the media.

You’re curious about how data shapes narratives. You thrive in collaboration, uphold the highest standards of accuracy and editorial integrity, and have a knack for making complex topics clear and approachable. With a detail-oriented mindset and a solid understanding of data journalism best practices, you’re committed to precision in both language and numbers. You’re comfortable working across teams, open to feedback, and eager to grow. You take initiative, manage projects effectively, and bring creativity to every story—with the support of your team.

This role reports to the Director, Public Relations & Communications.

Where you can make an impact:

• 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.

Your experience:

• 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.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.

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