Commerce Partnerships Writer

Dotdash Meredith Corporation; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Commerce Partnerships Writer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating engaging shopping content across lifestyle categories, from beauty to travel, while leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, pitching and writing multiple articles weekly, and collaborating closely with a talented team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to well-known brands and make a significant impact in the e-commerce space. If you're a self-starter with a knack for storytelling and a keen eye for trends, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commerce writing with a focus on lifestyle content.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create engaging headlines.
• Experience with SEO best practices and data-driven content decisions.

Responsibilities

• Write and pitch at least two shopping articles per day across various categories.
• Collaborate with writers and editors to meet content goals.
• Monitor social media for commerce opportunities and viral products.

Skills

Commerce Writing

SEO Best Practices

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Social Media Monitoring

Data Analytics

Deadline Management

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

Commerce Partnerships Writer

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a writer to support the Partnerships News & Deals team to cover timely home, beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle-related shopping content on celebrities, trends, reviews, and more for PEOPLE and Better Homes & Gardens. We’re looking for someone who can cover everything from single-product features to sale roundups and spot customer-loved pieces, seasonal and trending items, and more. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about and has experience with commerce-focused stories, can create quality content, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Assignment Details:

This is a 40-hour/week contract position with a rate of $35/hour beginning as soon as the right candidate is able. The contract duration is 6 months with the potential to extend continually and may eventually have the opportunity to join the team full-time. Writers must be based in the U.S. in either Central or Eastern Time Zones and be comfortable working remotely or near a Dotdash Meredith office (NYC, Des Moines).

Assignment Responsibilities:

Pitch and write at least two shopping articles per day, 10 per week
Identify and carry out commerce content opportunities within various lifestyle categories including home, kitchen, fashion, travel, and beauty, specific to PEOPLE and Better Homes & Gardens
Write and update stories for commerce tentpoles like Black Friday and Prime Day with the flexibility to contribute to team goals off hours during these events
Work across various edit goals with different KPIs and content strategies
Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors both on and outside of the Partnerships Vertical
Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities, including viral products and celebrity mentions
Build, edit, and update content within the CMS
Reach out to high-quality experts to provide background information and quotes as needed.

Skills/Experience:

A commerce writer with at least 2+ years of experience
Passionate about and/or knowledgeable of the lifestyle e-commerce space and enthusiastic about finding the best products out there
Experience covering tentpole shopping holidays like Black Friday and Prime Day
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
Experienced in executing SEO best practices
A strong writer capable of creating engaging, lively headlines and working across several DDM brands and Partnerships campaigns at a time, all while keeping each brand’s voice, values, and style in mind
A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and priorities are identified

Part of the Commerce team spirit means embodying these core competencies:

Manage Ambiguity: You can comfortably deal with change and can decide/act without the total picture. You remain calm and productive while dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
Nimble Learning: You’re eager to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Self-Development: You want to seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. You show a personal commitment to continuously improving, accepting stretch opportunities, and making the most of available development resources.

About Us:

Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [e-mail].

If interested, apply by emailing a PDF copy of your resume, three recent commerce writing clips, and a one-paragraph summary of your commerce experience to Bridget DeWald at [e-mail]. Any application emails that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered.