Commerce News and Deals Writer, Amazon

Job Description

Job Title
Commerce News and Deals Writer, Amazon

About The Position |
The News and Deals Writer will join the Amazon vertical within the Transaction team and create shopping content for several People Inc. brands with a focus on People and Travel + Leisure. They will focus on sourcing deals and compelling products in the fashion, home, and travel space. This role requires someone who is passionate about writing, shopping, and finding great deals, and who can produce multiple articles per day, creating content that inspires People Inc.'s large audiences to make informed purchases. Writers must be based in the US and be comfortable working near the NYC People Inc. office.
Your day-to-day:
• Pitch and write multiple timely, deal- and news-oriented shopping articles daily that generate strong affiliate revenue
• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
• Collaborate closely with writers and editors on the Transaction team and across People Inc.
• Keep up with all things related to Amazon, including new product launches and sales
• Build own content within CMS
• Research, reach out to, and interview experts to provide background information and quotes as needed
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings
• Prepare content for major shopping events, like Prime Day and Black Friday
You are:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that works across multiple different brands
• A strong, fast writer well-versed in Amazon.com; experience writing commerce content is a plus
• Familiar with SEO best practices and have experience creating SEO-driven content
• Familiar with the People Inc. portfolio, and able to adapt to numerous brand voices and writing styles
• Experienced with digital media tools such as CMS, Looker Studio, and Google Analytics
• Comfortable working with data and analytics, and conducting keyword research
• Able to write compelling headlines that drive high engagement/page views
• Excellent at communicating with others
• Ideally, you have 2+ years related experience
This position is hybrid in-office.
About The Team: |
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The News and Deals Writer will join the Amazon vertical within the Transaction team and will focus on creating content for People and Travel and Leisure.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
90% Pitching, researching, and writing content
10% Analyzing various channels and past story performance to inform strategy and pitches
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:
College degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:
2 years writing experience at an online publisher, ideally in the entertainment and/or travel space
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that works across multiple different brands
• A strong, fast writer well-versed in Amazon.com; experience writing commerce content is a plus
• Familiar with SEO best practices and have experience creating SEO-driven content
• Familiar with the People Inc. portfolio, and able to adapt to numerous brand voices and writing styles
• Experienced with digital media tools such as CMS and Google Analytics
• Comfortable working with data and analytics, and conducting keyword research
• Able to write compelling headlines that drive high engagement/page views
• Excellent at communicating with others
• Ideally, you have 2+ years related experience
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
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 hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $64,350.00 - $72,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z3ozv7-18-97-9-170-42 in your application.