Associate Commerce Editor, Byrdie

Meredith; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 62,400 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Dotdash Meredith’s Byrdie unit seeks an Associate Commerce Editor to craft and refine commerce content across beauty and fashion topics. You will analyze competitors, leverage marketplace data, and apply lab results to produce reliable buying guidance.

You’ll update lists, test products, and collaborate with editors to drive traffic and revenue while maintaining Byrdie’s voice and standards. This hybrid role supports growth and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of writing or editing experience at an online publisher, ideally in beauty and fashion.
• Product enthusiast who spends time shopping and obsessing over purchases.
• Passionate about beauty and fashion.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-focused with strong editing, writing, and web content skills.
• Strong copywriter capable of engaging headlines and blurbs while maintaining Byrdie voice, values, style, and audience focus.
• Proven aptitude for communicating and collaborating with remote editorial workers and in-house team members.
• Self-starter eager to work for a growing company.
• College degree required.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish new commerce content using competitor analysis, marketplace knowledge, and internal Lab and home testing data.
• Update existing lists and create new content while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Make regular updates to content based on out-of-stock status, traffic, and revenue performance.
• Assist in testing processes—evaluate products at home, attend lab testing days, and gather insights from testers or community members.
• Research and write supplemental content such as buying guides, pros/cons lists, and “what to look for” articles; conduct interviews for original quotes that support the commerce content funnel.
• Report revenue numbers to the team and stakeholders.
• Participate in editorial meetings and pitch new content ideas.
• Stay current on trends and new products.
• Track and use performance data to adjust editorial strategy and programming efforts.
• Collaborate with editorial counterparts to curate and promote best content via newsletters, site landing pages, and social platforms.
• Communicate effectively throughout the organization on goals and objectives.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Product Enthusiasm

Beauty & Fashion Interest

Copywriting

Communication

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Associate Commerce Editor, Byrdie

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish new commerce content using competitor analysis, marketplace knowledge, and internal Lab and home testing data.
• Update existing lists and create new content while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Make regular updates to content based on out‑of‑stock status, traffic, and revenue performance.
• Assist in testing processes—evaluate products at home, attend lab testing days, and gather insights from testers or community members.
• Research and write supplemental content such as buying guides, pros/cons lists, and “what to look for” articles; conduct interviews for original quotes that support the commerce content funnel.
• Report revenue numbers to the team and stakeholders.
• Participate in editorial meetings and pitch new content ideas.
• Stay current on trends and new products.
• Track and use performance data to adjust editorial strategy and programming efforts.
• Collaborate with editorial counterparts to curate and promote best content via newsletters, site landing pages, and social platforms.
• Communicate effectively throughout the organization on goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of writing or editing experience at an online publisher, ideally in beauty and fashion.
• Product enthusiast who spends time shopping and obsessing over purchases.
• Passionate about beauty and fashion.
• Detail‑oriented, deadline‑focused with strong editing, writing, and web content skills.
• Strong copywriter capable of engaging headlines and blurbs while maintaining Byrdie voice, values, style, and audience focus.
• Proven aptitude for communicating and collaborating with remote editorial workers and in‑house team members.
• Self‑starter eager to work for a growing company.
• College degree required.

Core Competencies

• Decision Quality – Make good, timely decisions with limited information.
• Collaborate – Build partnerships, balance own interests with others, and credit contributions.
• Action Oriented – Readily take action, identify and seize opportunities, and adopt a can‑do attitude.
• Communicate Effectively – Deliver clear communications, listen attentively, adapt to audiences, and encourage diverse ideas.
• Resourcefulness – Secure and deploy resources efficiently and manage multiple activities.
• Manage Ambiguity – Deal comfortably with change and act without a complete picture.
• Nimble Learning – Learn through experimentation, using successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self‑Development – Actively seek growth opportunities and challenge oneself.

Location & Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days in the office in NewYork; remote up to 2 days per week.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $62,400 – $75,000. Other compensation may include bonuses and long‑term incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off, adoption assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accident insurance, commuter benefits, disability coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account, family‑care benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, generous paid parental leave, and voluntary pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, public‑assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The company participates in the federalE‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.