Sr. Content Writer - Photography
About The Position
B&H is looking for Photography Content Writers to craft product descriptions, research products, and update the B&H website with new and accurate product information for photography and photography-adjacent products and categories. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about the current state of photography, video, and technology in general, specifically relating to the latest gear, industry trends, and unique accessories. Candidates should have a working knowledge of various photography genres, camera systems, and familiarity with how different types of gear can be matched to different levels of photographers. A Content Writer will ideally have specific knowledge and insight on a broad range of topics: Comparisons between brand offerings, what photographers look for when selecting lenses and accessories, opinions on what makes the best camera bag, a favorite focal length and allegiance to a side in the prime vs zoom debate, and a fondness for digital but a preference for film. Focuses on high-profile items, major announcements, and helps lead category style decisions and discussions on changing standards and updates for product subcategories. They will also work on more advanced creative content, including landing pages, rich content descriptions, and cross-category writeups with minimal supervision. All Photography Content Writers should have past photography or industry-related experience to form an inherent knowledge base for talking about gear. Successful writers will know the differences between full-frame and APS-C, along with how to setup wireless flash systems, how to select a tripod head for bird photography, which lens to use for fashion photography, and input on the best bags for travel shooting. B&H is looking for candidates who are excited about photography, have a strong working knowledge and unfettered curiosity, and would like to share information on gear and process with others.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of photography and related industry practices
- Strong writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
- Past photography or industry-related experience
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for the current state of photography, video, and technology
- Knowledge of the latest gear, industry trends, and unique accessories
- Working knowledge of various photography genres and camera systems
- Familiarity with matching gear to different photographer levels
- Specific knowledge on comparisons between brand offerings
- Understanding of what photographers look for when selecting lenses and accessories
- Opinions on what makes the best camera bag
- Knowledge of prime vs zoom debate
- Fondness for digital but preference for film
- Ability to lead category style decisions and discussions on changing standards and updates for product subcategories
- Experience with advanced creative content, including landing pages, rich content descriptions, and cross-category writeups with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of differences between full-frame and APS-C
- Knowledge of how to set up wireless flash systems
- Knowledge of how to select a tripod head for bird photography
- Knowledge of which lens to use for fashion photography
- Input on the best bags for travel shooting
- Excited about photography
- Strong working knowledge and unfettered curiosity
- Desire to share information on gear and process with others
Responsibilities
- Writes material which conforms to current B&H style and standards
- Organizes and prioritizes assigned products based on internal guidelines
- Responds to update requests to correct or modify product descriptions
- Stays informed on current market trends and technologies
- Able to research and quickly learn about new products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
