Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals
About The Position
People Inc. is seeking a Commerce Writer for the News & Deals team to create timely home, fashion, and lifestyle shopping content for People Inc. home brands. Content includes sale roundups, individual product reviews, writer-recommended products, and seasonal and trending items. The role suits a self-starter passionate about finding and recommending products who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be based in the U.S. and be comfortable working remotely or live near a People Inc. office in NYC, Des Moines, Birmingham, Los Angeles, or Chicago. The writer pitches and produces one to two shopping articles per day, uses data and analytics to guide content decisions, collaborates with writers, editors, and other teams, monitors social media for commerce opportunities, builds content in the CMS, and contacts experts for background information and quotes. The role also includes bi-weekly editorial meetings and reporting relevant insights to the Home News & Deals team. The People Inc. Home Commerce team creates product content for Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, and The Spruce. Its coverage includes cleaning and organizing, beauty and fashion, and home decor. Product reviews are independent and based on research and product testing by editors and writers. The position’s contributions are expected to comprise 80% pitching and writing shopping content, 15% tracking content performance with analytics tools, and 5% administrative tasks and team meetings. Approximate travel required is less than 1%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a similar field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the home and lifestyle space and passion for writing, shopping, and finding products to recommend to readers.
- Detail-oriented and deadline-focused.
- Well-versed in SEO best practices.
- Strong writing skills and ability to create engaging, lively copy that adheres to a brand’s voice, values, and style.
- Self-starter able to pivot as new initiatives and directives are identified.
- Able to work independently while incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Able to brainstorm, source, and conduct expert interviews for content pitches.
- Must be based in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Pitch and write one to two shopping articles per day designed to generate affiliate revenue.
- Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions.
- Collaborate with writers and editors on the home vertical and with teams across People Inc.
- Monitor social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for commerce opportunities, including viral products.
- Build and publish content within the CMS.
- Contact experts for background information and quotes as needed.
- Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings and report relevant insights to the Home News & Deals team.
- Track content performance using analytics tools.
- Complete administrative tasks and participate in team meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Adoption or surrogate assistance.
- Donation matching.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Supplemental life and accident insurance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Family care benefits.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- 10–12 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
- Voluntary pet insurance and accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and disability insurance.
- Annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
