Dotdash Meredith is hiring : Commerce News & Deals Staff Writer, InStyle in Des M

Overview

Job Title : Commerce News & Deals Staff Writer, InStyle

Job Description : The staff writer for InStyle's News & Deals business pitches and writes shopping stories at the intersection of fashion, beauty, and celebrity.

About The Position : The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about shopping and product recommendations, especially in the fashion and beauty space. You have your finger on the pulse of what's new and trending, plus what will resonate with readers from a commerce perspective. You are able to write and edit on tight deadlines based on the news and sales cycle and can be flexible with daily assignments while upholding brand style and voice.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Writers must be based in the U.S. and comfortable working near a Dotdash Meredith office (NYC, Des Moines, LA, Chicago).

About The Role

• Pitch and write at least 2 commerce articles per day that generate affiliate revenue
• Identify and carry out commerce content opportunities within the beauty, style, and celebrity categories
• Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities including celebrity recommendations and viral products
• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
• Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors on the InStyle commerce team along with editors on the InStyle edit team
• Build own content within the CMS
• Attend weekly editorial meetings as needed / determined by manager

About The Team

The InStyle News & Deals team is looking for a staff writer to write, update, and edit affiliate shopping content in the beauty and style space. The ideal candidate is an experienced, savvy digital editor who is familiar with news-centric commerce and able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for pitching and writing timely short-form stories, updating prices, copy, and headlines on select content— including single product reviews and roundups— and assisting with other editorial, strategy, and operational tasks as determined by manager.

Role's Contributions

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education : Bachelor's degree; preferably in Journalism or Communications; or equivalent experience.

Experience :

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities :

Travel : 0% Travel Required

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. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please note the reference URL in plain text : https : / / www.e-verify.gov / employees

Pay Range

Salary : New York : $64,350.00 - $72,000.00; California : $68,640.00 - $70,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.

In addition, People Inc. provides to employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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