Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals

About.Com • New York, NY

291d • $60,000 - $73,000

About The Position

DDM is looking for a writer to join the News & Deals team to cover timely home, fashion, and lifestyle-related shopping content, including sale roundups, single-product reviews, writer-loved pieces, seasonal and trending items, and more for Real Simple. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about finding and recommending the best products and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Writers must be based in the U.S. and be comfortable working remotely or live near a DDM office (NYC, Des Moines, Birmingham, LA, Chicago).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a similar field
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledgeable about the home and lifestyle space and passionate about shopping and finding the best products to recommend to readers
• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
• Well-versed in SEO best practices
• A strong writer capable of creating engaging, lively copy while sticking to a brand's voice, values, and style
• A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write one to two shopping articles per day that generate affiliate revenue
• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
• Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors on the home vertical, along with several teams across DDM
• Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities, including viral products
• Build your own content within the CMS
• Reach out to experts to provide background information and quotes as needed
• Attend weekly editorial meetings, reporting back to the Home News & Deals team with any relevant insights

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Adoption or surrogate assistance
• Donation matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Basic life insurance
• Basic accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental accident insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Short term and long term disability
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Family care benefits
• Generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
• 10-12 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree