Commerce Writer

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Corporation's FOX News Deals team seeks a shopping-obsessed writer with expertise in tech and home products. You will research, pitch and write multiple articles for FOX properties, including Fox News and FOX Weather.

This role covers tentpole events like Prime Day and Black Friday, requires fast, accurate writing, SEO best practices, and collaboration with partnerships to maximize revenue. Strong editing, time management and an eye for detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of writing experience including writing samples illustrating commerce coverage across verticals.
• Daily experience working within a CMS (WordPress preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP style.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, meticulous and consistent follow up.
• Proven track record of executing revenue-driving articles (both deals-centric and evergreen).
• Attention to detail, ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Write daily articles and evergreen stories (6-10 a week).
• Research new products and trends and select content to make the best recommendations.
• Keep up with new product launches and help test/review products.
• Research and pitch content based on audience insights and seasonal trends.
• Collaborate with partnerships and growth teams to optimize content for revenue.
• Follow in-house style and brand safety guidelines.
• Cover tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• Participate in editorial strategy meetings to optimize coverage and revenue.
• Explore ways to grow commerce partnerships via content coverage.

Skills

Writing experience

AP style

Time management

Revenue-driven writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fox News Deals team is seeking a shopping-obsessed writer with expertise in tech and home products. In this role, your daily tasks will include researching, pitching and writing multiple articles (round-ups, gift guides, product reviews, etc) for publication across FOX properties, including Fox News and FOX Weather.

Along with daily assignments, this person will join the core writing team covering tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This person should be a multitasker who can work effectively, efficiently and quickly while managing multiple assignments. The candidate should have excellent writing skills, experience in implementing SEO tactics and have a background in journalism or another related field.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write daily articles and evergreen stories (6-10 a week)


• Research new products and trends, as well as competitor content picks, to make sure we always make the best recommendations to our readers


• Keep on top of new product launches to ensure our content always has the most up to date products. This may involve helping test and review new products


• Research and pitch new content based on audience insights, historical performance, seasonal search trends and other revenue-generation measures.


• Work closely with our partnerships and growth teams to ensure content is optimized for maximum revenue generation


• Follow in-house style and brand safety guidelines


• Cover tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday


• Participate in team meetings to help strategize editorial coverage, optimize user experience and revenue generation, including for tentpole shopping events.


• Explore and pursue ways to grow commerce partnerships via content coverage.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of writing experience including writing samples illustrating commerce coverage across verticals.


• Daily experience working within a CMS (familiarity with WordPress preferred)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP style


• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, meticulous and consistent follow up


• Proven track record of executing revenue-driving articles (both deals-centric and evergreen)


• Attention to detail, an aptitude for working under tight deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities simultaneously

About You

• Strong leadership skills and collaborative work ethic


• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills


• Curiosity and willingness to learn


• Critical thinker and creative problem solver
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience


• Familiarity with AP Style


• Experience producing both short and long-form product reviews across a range of categories.


• Knowledge of analytics platforms (Ex: Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000.00-80,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.