Commerce Writer, Eater

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Eater, the national food publication with outlets across the country, is at the forefront of reporting on the restaurant industry, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, and telling people where to eat with its beloved maps and guides.

Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

EATER is looking for a creative and analytical Commerce Writer to create vetted, tested, and curated shopping recommendations across Eater and help to significantly grow Eater's commerce presence. The Commerce Writer is responsible for creating and occasionally editing Commerce content for Eater.com's main shopping vertical and other brand extensions. Our Commerce Writer will create standout original content highlighting the best products in the market, all with an eye on Eater's editorial standards, style, and voice.

In partnership with Eater's Editorial team and Special Projects Director, you will be responsible for:
• Research, report, write, and occasionally edit food-focused Commerce content - including product guides, deal stories, and reviews - with agility, sharp instincts, speed, and attention to detail, while working closely with editors and ensuring the team is hitting affiliate revenue and output goals
• Optimizing existing stories and identifying Commerce opportunities on Eater stories network-wide
• Think creatively about sources, identify experts, and plan and conduct meaningful short- and long-term tests
• Ensure all Commerce content is in line with the Eater brand mission, voice, and audience goals as well as visual standards
• Innovating new coverage areas and themes across Eater Commerce content
• Capturing and editing images in tandem with product reviews, when necessary
• Participating in regular Eater brainstorms and discussions for brand tentpoles and projects - in addition to taking on other story assignments (bandwidth permitting)

WHO YOU ARE
• 3 years of experience in digital media, preferably in the lifestyle and commerce space
• A love of data, experience optimizing content for search, and deep understanding of SEO
• A talent for writing compelling, clean copy quickly and with ease
• The ability to identify Commerce stories of interest to an audience well-versed in and passionate about eating and cooking
• Impeccable writing and communication skills, and a strong understanding of what makes a good story
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, collaborative team environment
• Ability to stay ahead of trends and adapt to a constantly changing digital landscape
• Basic familiarity with Adobe/Photoshop
• An interest in and dedication to content quality and understanding of the importance of representation in content
• A fanatic enthusiasm for food, home cooking, and kitchen gear and a nuanced understanding of the marketplace.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We've hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

This job is remote.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

Pay Range

$74,000 — $77,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp272x-3-135-184-220-42 in your application.