News & Deals Commerce Editor, InStyle

People Inc.

16d • $37 - $40 • Remote

About The Position

The Commerce News and Deals team at People Inc. is looking for a sharp, experienced digital editor to edit shopping stories at the intersection of beauty, celebrity, and style for InStyle.com. This person will edit multiple stories per day on a timely basis, ensuring clean, optimized copy in the InStyle voice. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about shopping and product recommendations, especially in the beauty and fashion space, and knowledgeable about trending, keyword-driven content and parsing data to make informed editorial decisions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the digital editorial space for an online publication
• Knowledgeable about the InStyle voice; interested in or familiar with style, beauty, and pop culture/celebrities
• Experience with commerce content and affiliate linking
• Comfortable with digital media metrics and tools, such as CMS platforms and Google Analytics
• Familiar with SEO and affiliate linking best practices
• You’re a quick learner who is excited about commerce media, eager to take on new challenges, and able to identify new content opportunities
• You’re a flexible, organized person who is able to handle multiple tasks at once, and seamlessly pivot and re-prioritize tasks as needs change

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, you have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• Applicants who share links of recent work (personal social, business, or portfolio) will be prioritized

Responsibilities

• Edit at least four shopping stories per day for InStyle, moving quickly to keep up with the pace of news and making timely decisions to keep the team moving forward
• Occasionally pitch and write articles, with the primary focus of generating affiliate revenue
• Update existing documents when needed, using style guide, data insights, and editorial judgement to make accurate revisions
• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
• Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities including celebrity recommendations and viral products
• Work collaboratively with writers and editors, as well as those on corresponding teams, to meet shared objectives
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level