Commerce Editor, WIRED
About The Position
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Job Description Location: New York, NY WIRED are seeking a Commerce Editor in Tech category to assign and edit stories for WIRED Reviews Shopping Vertical. You will work closely with the Senior Director to plan and execute shopping stories, stay on top of SEO best practices, and grow affiliate commerce revenue. The right candidate is extremely organized and a thorough editor with a background in service journalism, affiliate commerce who can help writers channel the brand's voice for the direct audience. Having a passion for technology and deep knowledge of hard tech required. You will be covering brands such as Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung.
Requirements
- 2-4 years experience as a digital editor, preferably with experience creating shopping content
- Passion for technology is a must
- An extremely detail-oriented editor who can focus on copy-writing, accuracy, and voice
- An understanding of and interest in the affiliate industry and business model
- Experience and familiarity with SEO best practices
- Exceptional project management skills and organizational skills—must be able to consistently plan ahead while maintaining daily production of content
- Polished communication skills
- A self-starter who relishes the opportunity to accelerate the growth of Conde Nast’s commerce business
Responsibilities
- Help to manage a long-term commerce editorial calendar for shopping content
- Edit and publish commerce stories at a high cadence (10-15 stories/week across both brands)
- Serve as a top editor and copy editor on commerce stories and newsletters
- Serve as an affiliate expert for the digital teams, supporting in research and optimization of commerce content
- Serve as a leader for editorial coverage around tentpole shopping holidays, including Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities for affiliates in the WIRED space
- Work with the Senior Commerce Director to achieve revenue goals on WIRED
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
