Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals

Dotdash Meredith; New York (NY); Remote; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Remote-friendly work arrangement

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking a Commerce Writer for the Home News & Deals team to cover timely home, fashion, and lifestyle shopping content, including sale roundups, product reviews, and trend pieces.

The role supports affiliate revenue while delivering engaging content for readers based in the United States, with remote work options or proximity to an office. You will pitch 1–2 articles daily, use data to guide decisions, and collaborate closely with editors across the Home vertical.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write engaging home, fashion, and lifestyle shopping content.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and how they impact content performance.
• Experience using data and analytics to guide content decisions.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write 1–2 shopping articles per day.
• Collaborate with editors across the Home vertical.
• Monitor social platforms for commerce opportunities and trends.
• Build content in the CMS and manage multimedia assets.
• Source experts for background information and quotes.
• Attend editorial meetings and share insights.

Skills

Home & lifestyle content

SEO best practices

Affiliate content creation

Data-driven writing

Interviews and quotes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

Job Title

Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals

Job Description

About The Position

Major goals and objectives and location requirements

People Inc. is looking for a writer to join the News & Deals team to cover timely home, fashion, and lifestyle-related shopping content, including sale roundups, single-product reviews, writer-loved pieces, seasonal and trending items, and more for People Inc. home brands. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about finding and recommending the best products and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Writers must be based in the U.S. and be comfortable working remotely or live near a People Inc. office (NYC, Des Moines, Birmingham, LA, Chicago).

Your day-to-day

• Pitch and write one to two shopping articles per day that generate affiliate revenue
• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
• Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors on the home vertical, along with several teams across People Inc.
• Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities, including viral products
• Build your own content within the CMS
• Reach out to experts to provide background information and quotes as needed
• Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings, reporting back to the Home News & Deals team with any relevant insights

About the Team

The People Inc. Home Commerce team is a group of editors and writers who are passionate about helping readers of Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, and The Spruce find products to make their lives brighter, easier, more beautiful, and more enjoyable. This includes cleaning and organizing hacks, no‑fuss beauty and fashion, and affordable home decor that elevates your space. All product reviews are independent and based on research and product testing conducted by our editors and writers. We share the products we love and that we think our readers will love, too.

About the Position's Contributions

Weight

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Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

80% Pitch and write shopping content

15% Track content performance using various analytic tools

5% Administrative tasks and team meetings

The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a similar field

Experience

2+ years of relevant experience

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities

You are

• Knowledgeable about the home and lifestyle space and passionate about writing, shopping, and finding the best products to recommend to readers
• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
• Well-versed in SEO best practices
• A strong writer capable of creating engaging, lively copy while sticking to a brand's voice, values, and style
• A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified
• Able to work independently while incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Capable of brainstorming, sourcing, and conducting expert interviews for content pitches.

Travel Required (Approximate)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of People Inc. 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 and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [e-mail].

E-Verify program

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00 Remote: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits

In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.