We are looking for a strong, experienced digital/online writer to join a fast-paced team focused on commerce content. This person will pitch and write shopping stories at the intersection of family, parenting, and health for our client.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about shopping and product recommendations, especially in the family and health space, and can create quality content in the Parents and Health voice on a timely basis.
This is a 40-hour/week contract position with a rate of pay of $10-$15 per hour, commensurate with experience. The right candidate will have the option to continually extend their contract and may have the opportunity to join the team full-time. Writers must be comfortable working remotely
YOU WILL (DAY-TO-DAY)…
Pitch and write at least 2 commerce articles per day that generate affiliate revenue
Identify and carry out commerce content opportunities within parents, health, and wellness categories
Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities including celebrity recommendations and viral products
Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors on the commerce team along with editors on the editorial teams
Build own content within the CMS
Attend weekly editorial meetings as needed/determined by manager
YOU ARE…
A clean writer with at least 2-3 years of experience in the digital editorial space for an online publication (experience writing commerce content highly preferred)
Knowledgeable about the Parents or Health niche; interested in or familiar with parenting, toys, health and wellness
Comfortable with digital media metrics and tools, such as CMS platforms and Google Analytics
Familiar with SEO and affiliate linking best practices
A quick learner who is excited about commerce media, eager to take on new challenges, and able to identify new content opportunities
A flexible, organized person who is able to handle multiple tasks at once, and seamlessly pivot and re-prioritize tasks as needs change
Ideally, you have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
PART OF THE DIGITAL WRITING TEAM SPIRIT MEANS EMBODYING THESE CORE COMPETENCIES:
Manage Ambiguity: You can comfortably deal with change and can decide/act without the total picture. You remain calm and productive while dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
Nimble Learning: You’re eager to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Self-Development: You want to seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. You show a personal commitment to continuously improving, accepting stretch opportunities, and making the most of available development resources.