Reporter, Commerce

ADWEEK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADWEEK is seeking an ambitious reporter to cover the blending of commerce, technology, and advertising shaping the retail space from ADWEEK’s New York office.

You will author 3-4 bylined articles per week on commerce, build sources, and develop deep, agenda-setting stories for our audience, while contributing to ADWEEK franchises and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of business journalism experience or a relevant degree in journalism
• A hunger to break news and tell agenda-setting stories
• An eagerness to establish a career with and a platform on the ad industry's leading publication
• A high level of curiosity; we seek someone who wants to dig below the surface to tell unique stories
• A quick study willing to dive into subject matter that they do not yet understand
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely on deadline, while contributing constructively to team projects
• Working knowledge of retail media and advertising technology is a major plus

Responsibilities

• Author 3-4 bylined articles per week on commerce
• Build and regularly check in with a network of sources for inside scoops and news
• Manage a constant flow of breaking news hits and longer, multi-source trend features
• Contribute to relevant ADWEEK franchises
• Participate in coverage of events such as the Super Bowl and Cannes Lions
• Appear on ADWEEK’s podcasts and video projects
• Moderate sessions at ADWEEK panels or events

Skills

News reporting

Deadline writing

Source development

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

ADWEEK is seeking an ambitious, intrepid, and resourceful reporter to cover the blending of the commerce, technology, and advertising industries that is rapidly shaping the retail industry. This role will focus on breaking news, delivering deeply reported stories, and providing sharp and unique analysis that differentiates ADWEEK’s coverage and helps our audience understand the changing space.

The commerce reporter will develop sources across retailers, brands, and advertising technology companies to establish themselves as the go-to expert on retail media. You’ll dig into Amazon’s $70 billion ad business, look at Walmart’s evolving strategy, and track how commerce companies of all sizes are building and justifying their ad businesses. You’ll also follow emerging business trends including agentic commerce and social shopping.

Success in this role requires strong reporting instincts, curiosity, persistence, and the ability to build trusted sources within key companies. You should enjoy working on a mix of scoops, news, trends, and feature stories—and have the ability to frame them in new and interesting ways for our audience. This role reports to ADWEEK’s deputy editor of commerce and collaborates closely with the ADWEEK editorial team. The position is hybrid and based in ADWEEK’s New York office.

Responsibilities:

• Author 3-4 bylined articles per week on commerce
• Build and regularly check in with a network of sources for inside scoops and news
• Manage a constant flow of breaking news hits and longer, multi-source trend features
• Contribute to relevant ADWEEK franchises
• Participate in coverage of events such as the Super Bowl and Cannes Lions
• Appear on ADWEEK’s podcasts and video projects
• Moderate sessions at ADWEEK panels or events

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of business journalism experience or a relevant degree in journalism
• A hunger to break news and tell agenda-setting stories
• An eagerness to establish a career with and a platform on the ad industry's leading publication
• A high level of curiosity; we seek someone who wants to dig below the surface to tell unique stories
• A quick study willing to dive into subject matter that they do not yet understand
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely on deadline, while contributing constructively to team projects
• Working knowledge of retail media and advertising technology is a major plus

About ADWEEK:

ADWEEK is the leading source of news and insight serving the brand marketing ecosystem. First published in 1979, ADWEEK's award-winning coverage reaches an engaged audience of more than 6 million professionals across platforms including print, digital, events, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and mobile apps. As a touchstone of the advertising and marketing community, ADWEEK is an unparalleled resource for leaders across multiple industries who rely on its content to help them do their job better.

ADWEEK is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.