Director, Commerce

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$114,000 - $152,000

About The Position

The Content Director, Commerce oversees content creation for the FOX Commerce team and manages editors, writers, and production staff producing content across FOX properties, including FOX News and FOX Weather. Reporting to the VP of Commerce, the role implements a content strategy for deals, product recommendations, and reviews across newsletters, social media, video, and broadcast integrations. The Director is accountable for commerce content creation and production, as well as editorial voice, tone, and quality across categories and platforms. The role works closely with the commerce partnerships VP and analytics team to make data-driven decisions that maximize revenue while producing creative, audience-focused content. The successful candidate combines analysis of traffic and conversion results with brainstorming ways to engage audiences through informative articles and content across platforms.

Requirements

8+ years of experience leading a commerce team at a major publisher.
Passion for service journalism and delivering quality shopping content.
Well-versed in using data and reporting tools to inform editorial ideas.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including application of AP style.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with meticulous and consistent follow-up.
Knowledge of analytics platforms such as Adobe Analytics or Chartbeat, and data tools such as Excel.
Experience with WordPress and SEO tools such as Ahrefs.
Experience working with an SEO team.
Collaborative work ethic.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Curiosity and willingness to adapt and evolve strategies.
Critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Manage editors, in-house and freelance writers, and production staff.
Work with the Partnerships VP, Content Insights, and SEO/Growth teams to analyze traffic and revenue and make editorial and data-driven decisions.
Lead weekly pitch meetings to develop and assign story ideas.
Lead meetings to review metrics and discuss content improvements and updates.
Help develop editorial coverage, optimize user experience, and generate revenue.
Lead planning and develop playbooks for major shopping events such as Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
Interface with internal audience, business intelligence, and SEO teams.
Monitor emerging platforms, trends, and competitors to identify opportunities for category growth and partnerships.
Ensure content is brand-safe and meets internal guidelines.
Own commerce content creation, production, and editorial voice, tone, and quality across categories and platforms.