E Commerce Writer

Job Description

Billboard is hiring an E-commerce Writer to create shoppable content covering everything from artist merch to audio equipment, smart home devices, and more. You'll also be writing in-depth reviews on some of the latest products to hit the market.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing e-commerce content and demonstrated interest in covering consumer tech, fashion, and music. Experience with affiliate networks and link-tracking platforms is preferred and is a major plus. This prospective writer should be bursting with great pitches for product reviews and roundups that are a perfect fit for Billboard's audience. This person must also have the ability to create snappy copy that incorporates general SEO best practices. The ability to juggle multiple projects at once is key, as is the ability to turn around quick, concise articles timed to breaking news (I.e. new product announcements or launches). We're looking for a writer with keen attention to detail who's deadline-oriented and can create content start-to-finish in our CMS. Working across the editorial, social and video teams, this person would be responsible for writing 5-10 pieces of shoppable content per week while also working on daily social content to promote the stories, managing dedicated Billboard's e-comm Twitter and Instagram pages. This person would also work with the video team to produce weekly shopping-focused segments.

Responsibilities:
• Working across the editorial, social and video teams to:
• Write 5-10 pieces of shoppable e-commerce content per week on Billboard.com
• Produce monthly or bi-monthly shopping focused video segments
• Plan and execute social rollout plans for e-comm content, including sponsored partner content (Meta, X, Pinterest, TikTok & more)
• Cover in-person events and pop-ups as needed

Requirements:
• Understanding of AP Style and copy writing
• 2-4 years working at a news or media organization is a plus
• Basic video editing skills (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
• Basic photo editing skills (Photoshop, Canva)
• Social media analytics
• College degree in journalism, communications, marketing is a plus

Typical Salary: $65k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC's paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About Billboard:

Billboard is the world's most influential music media brand reaching key executives and tastemakers in and around the music business through Billboard Magazine and millions of music fans through Billboard.com and Billboard Events. The Billboard brand is built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. Billboard receives hundreds of millions of brand impressions daily through many strategic relationships with major companies across various industries. These relationships leverage Billboard's brand recognition, proprietary chart data and information resources to develop products, live events and print, television, radio, digital and mobile platforms. In addition to North America, Billboard operates businesses in Brazil, Greece, Japan, Korea and Russia

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re32v1-3-145-93-221-42 in your application.