Staff Writer, Travel Leisure
Dotdash Meredith
New York, NY
Job Title
Commerce Writer, Entertainment News & Deals
About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
• Creative and analytical skills
• Interest and understanding of pop culture and celebrity (present and past )
• Familiarity with current fashion and beauty trends
• Comfortable writing first person and sharing original photos in reviews
• Research, pitch, and write shopable stories with a timely angle and quick turnaround
• Adaptable writer who can cover a range of products including fashion, home, travel products, and beauty
• Ability to interpret data like page views and revenue to self-assess story success and inform future content
• Familiarity with SEO research and affiliate content a plus but not required
• This role requires availability for tentpole events (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, December holidays
About The Team: | The Team and/or Brand.
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• Entertainment News and Deals: celeb style, seasonal items (i.e. winter coats, space heaters), sales
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80% Researching, pitching, writing, revising, and scheduling content
10% Review data including page views, revenue, and traffic sources
10% Attend weekly and monthly meetings with direct and extended teams
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
Experience:
Writing on shopping, celebrity, style, home, or related subjects - published clips, school work, or independently (blogging, Substack, etc)
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Knowledge of SEO research/best practices and affiliate content a plus
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith 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 ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
Pay Range
Salary: New York: $64,350.00 - $73,000.00
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re7vn7-18-216-187-74-42 in your application.
Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.