Staff Writer - Running Shoes

RTINGS.com; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Staff Writer focused on running shoes! This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the industry by providing in-depth product reviews and recommendations. You'll work in a collaborative environment with the best tools at your disposal, ensuring that your insights help consumers make informed decisions. With competitive salaries and a flexible schedule, this position is perfect for those passionate about running and product analysis. If you're eager to grow your writing skills while helping others find the right footwear, this is the ideal role for you.

Benefits

Very competitive salaries

Flexible schedule

Fully paid collective insurance benefits

RRSP employer contribution

Fitness reimbursement contribution

Commute benefit contribution

Employee referral program

Culture of fun and get-togethers

Free beverages at the office

Qualifications

• Must be an advanced runner with knowledge of running shoes.
• Experience in writing and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and update buying recommendations and product reviews.
• Create scripts for videos reviewing or comparing running shoes.

Skills

Strong English communication & writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Research skills

Understanding of running shoes

Education

Experience in writing product reviews

Experience in retail/sales

Job description

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Join the World's Leading Product Review Company as a Staff Writer - Running Shoes! This is your opportunity to make a real impact in the industry. You'll dive deep into the latest technologies, and your expertise and passion will be crucial in setting industry standards and driving innovation. Help shape the future of product reviews and become part of the trusted source consumers rely on to make informed purchasing decisions based on their needs!

At RTINGS.com, we strive for our writers to have the best knowledge and understanding in the industry – no matter what product we're reviewing or article we're writing. We have a collaborative environment that values transparency, teamwork, and developing expertise. We have the best tools and resources in our lab to be able to dig deeper and understand how products and technologies work in a way that ensures our reviews represent the best knowledge and experience available anywhere.

Are you an expert, or strive to become one? If so, we have the environment to help you succeed and deliver a meaningful impact at the largest independent review website.

Overview of what we offer:

• Very competitive salaries
• Flexible schedule
• Fully paid collective insurance benefits
• RRSP employer contribution
• Fitness reimbursement contribution
• Commute benefit contribution
• Employee referral program
• Culture of fun and get-togethers
• When working at the office, beverages are on us!

Responsibilities

The data-oriented testing of running shoes is performed by a different role. The primary responsibility of the Staff Writer is to use the results from testing to understand how a product performs and where it fits in the market, and to communicate this understanding through various types of work:

• Write and update buying recommendations
• Write and update product reviews and comparisons between products
• Write scripts for videos that review products, compare products, or recommend products to buy
• Interact with our community and answer questions

Personality

• You love to run and understand the performance aspects of athletic footwear; you must be able to understand, describe, and differentiate running shoes.
• You love doing research and comparing products. You typically spend weeks researching before buying something.
• You like helping people. The whole purpose of our website is to help people find the best product for them.
• Keep up to date with the market news, discussions, and opinions surrounding running shoes and equipment

Qualifications/Experience

• Advanced Runner (F): 5k, 10k, 21k
• Advanced Runner (M): 5k, 10k, 21k
• Strong English communication & writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Fast learner
• Previous experience writing product reviews and/or working in retail/sales is a bonus
• We're open to hiring either an entry-level candidate, or one with more experience as follows:

Writer I

Entry level position, but other levels can be achieved within two years of employment. Salary range: $52-$57k

• Less than two years of professional and writing experience
• You are a runner
• You are familiar with the running shoe market
• You are interested in learning how to write for different intended audiences and grow into Writer Level II

Writer II

Note: Further advancement exists beyond this role. Salary range: $62-$85k

• More than two years of professional writing experience
• Deep interest and technical understanding of running shoes and their material
• You participate in various hobbyist communities like subreddits and Discord channels related to running and running gear

Senior

There is also a potential career path in management after Writer II, becoming a Team Lead, which is a different role that we are hiring for. Salary range: $80-105k

• You are a recognized voice in running communities.
• You have a deep technical understanding about different shoe designs and their related running intent.
• You have a significant shoe rotation
• You have written shoe reviews in the past
• You have leadership/management experience

Does this position interest you?

Don't hesitate any longer, apply and come join our amazing team!

Disclaimer:

For Quebec candidates: It is important to note that proficiency in English is required due to the international reach of our company, and the need to interact with users, suppliers, customers, etc., outside Quebec. We thank you for your understanding.

RTINGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Must be able to work in/relocate to Montreal, Canada.

Salary: $52,000—$105,000 CAD