Commerce Editor, Bestproducts

Job Description

The Hearst Magazines Enthusiast Group is looking for a versatile, data-motivated writer to join our Commerce Team and expand our buying guides on BestProducts. This person should be comfortable covering a wide range of subjects, able to produce clean copy, and enjoy performing research. BestProducts specializes in a number of key categories including gifting and holidays, home improvement and decor, beauty and wellness, toys and games, electronics and technology, outdoors and adventure, appliances and smart homes, and more. You'll have the opportunity to recommend products to over 6 million users per month.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years writing experience for an online media company or publisher. He or she should be skilled at sourcing and recommending products in a highly informative yet entertaining manner. Our goal is to help our audience make a purchasing decision. You'll have the opportunity to guide them through their shopping funnel.

This role reports directly to the Senior Editor, sits in New York, NY, and works closely with a variety of departments, including Editorial, Performance Marketing, and Executive Stakeholders.

Please note: for consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of clips.

What you'll do:
• Write, edit, and update serviceable buying guides that respond to a key category, a season, a trend, and other brand goals.
• Update existing content, ensuring notable, new, and best-selling products are reflected.
• Analyze and own top performing content and best-selling products using data management tools.
• Enhance the user experience through creative layout, clever copy, strategizing with the photo department, and choosing retailers appropriately.
• Create buying guides that are digestible, shoppable, and highly authoritative. You will evaluate the product landscape, consult experts, analyze research, scrutinize reviews, and ultimately provide the BestProducts audience with purchasing advice.
• Identify reliable sources, retailers, experts, and brands.
• Monitor shopping trends and pitch relevant ideas.
• Develop deep relationships with PR and sales.

Who you are:
• You have a minimum of 3 years of writing experience for an online media company or publisher.
• You have a minimum of 1 year of experience creating commerce content.
• You have expertise or a passion for one or more of our key categories.
• You have a flexible mindset; we pivot and repriotize quickly.
• You have a basic understanding of SEO and commerce content best practices, and experience working within a CMS.
• You are comfortable in a fast-paced digital environment.
• You have excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• You have the ability to collaborate and foster positive relationships with colleagues.
• You are able to work nights and weekends as needed for major holidays or sales.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rek730-3-138-69-45-42 in your application.