This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Dotdash Meredith is looking for a writer to join the News & Deals team and cover timely home, beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle-related shopping content on celebrities, trends, reviews, and more. We’re looking for someone who can cover everything from single-product features to sale roundups and spot customer-loved pieces, seasonal and trending items, and more for brands like People, InStyle, Real Simple, Travel & Leisure, Food and Wine, and others. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about and has experience with commerce-focused stories, can create quality content, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Assignment Responsibilities:
This is a 40-hour/week contract position with a rate of $30/hour. The right candidate will have the option to extend their contract continually and may have the opportunity to join the team full-time. Writers must be based in the U.S. and be comfortable working remotely or near a Dotdash Meredith office (NYC, Des Moines, LA, Chicago).
Pitch and write at least two shopping articles per day
Identify and carry out commerce content opportunities within various lifestyle categories including home, kitchen, fashion, travel, and beauty
Work across various edit goals with different KPIs and content strategies
Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
Collaborate closely with numerous writers and editors both on and outside of the Partnerships Vertical
Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for Commerce opportunities, including viral products and celebrity mentions
Build content within the CMS
Reach out to high-quality experts to provide background information and quotes as needed.
Skills/Experience:
A commerce writer with at least 2+ years of experience
Passionate about and/or knowledgeable of the lifestyle e-commerce space and enthusiastic about finding the best products out there
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
Experienced in executing SEO best practices
A strong writer capable of creating engaging, lively headlines and working across several brands at a time, all while keeping each brand’s voice, values, and style in mind
A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and priorities are identified
Part of the Commerce team spirit means embodying these core competencies:
Manage Ambiguity: You can comfortably deal with change and can decide/act without the total picture. You remain calm and productive while dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
Nimble Learning: You’re eager to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Self-Development: You want to seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. You show a personal commitment to continuously improving, accepting stretch opportunities, and making the most of available development resources.
About Us:
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.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].
If interested, apply by emailing a resume, three writing clips, and a one-paragraph summary of your commerce experience to Ariel Scotti <[email protected]>
