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 3-5 pieces of shoppable content per day 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 3-5 pieces of shoppable e-commerce content per day 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

Salary range: $64,500-$67,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjbbo0-18-117-108-134-42 in your application.