Commerce Writer, News & Deals

Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals

Job Description

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 (Tik Tok, 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:

• 80% Pitch and write shopping content
• 15% Track content performance using various analytic tools
• 5% Administrative tasks and team meetings

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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.

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