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Business Area: Content
Job Category: HuffPost
Salary: $76,537.00 - $79,000.00 USD
Union Status: Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between The HuffingtonPost and The NewsGuild of New York.
BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate’s experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.
The Role
Are you the type of writer who’s obsessive about finding the best deals on the internet? Do you find joy in sharing products that’ll change people’s lives for the better, whether it’s in big or little ways? And do you have affiliate experience and a passion for analyzing data to figure out how to grow an audience? HuffPost is looking for a Shopping Writer to join our growing team.
A Writer on HuffPost Shopping should be an experienced and conversational writer with proven skills in consumer- and shopping-related or other lifestyle content, with a willingness to learn and implement revenue-generating best practices. They should be committed to finding daily deals and writing a variety of story formats that generate earnings, minimizing the work readers need to do to find products and services that will help them lead better lives. At HuffPost Shopping we build our stories on expert sourcing, trustworthy reviews, smart reporting, brand discovery, and data analytics.
You Will
- Writing and reporting shareable, unique stories about products as well as SEO-friendly shopping guides and reviews
- Regularly tapping into topics that are compelling, sharable and representative of the zeitgeist – your finger should be on the pulse of today’s culture and the online conversation, and you’re able and willing to translate that into shoppable stories
- Filing draft copy that is clean, properly sourced, clearly laid out and properly formatted according to HuffPost’s style guide and standards
- Strategically pitching and writing shopping stories on a deadline that will maximize audience engagement and revenue
- Conducting daily searches for sales and regularly writing sale stories for the top deals relevant to our audience
- Communicating with the team via Slack throughout the day, pitching and responding to assignments quickly
- Researching products and brands in various categories and price points that are of interest to the HuffPost audience. Writers should always be increasing their awareness of revenue and the brands that perform well for us.
- Tracking and analyzing your posts’ traffic and affiliate analytics in order to strategically pitch new ideas
- Producing syndicated stories on a weekly basis
- Working irregular shifts for big sales and events (Prime Day, Black Friday, etc.)
Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.
You Have
- At least 2-4 years of shopping / eCommerce writing experience OR equivalent experience producing other consumer-focused service journalism
- Working knowledge of affiliate data and networks, as well as search optimization
- A strong passion for finding great deals, and knowing how to use the tools and data that weed out bad deals
- Strong knowledge and interest in the following areas: Tech, gadgets, style, beauty, wellness, fitness, food, health, work, travel, home, pets and parenting
- Demonstrated interest in and broad knowledge base of online shopping, retailers, strategies, deals and e-commerce
- Excellent headline and packaging skills and a willingness to learn from the audience development team about what works for the audience
- Firm understanding of the audience and voice of HuffPost or similar general-interest publication
- Able to work at a fast pace, deliver work on tight deadlines, and contribute to a goal-oriented team.
- You should be able to produce at least one original story a day; you should be able to produce stories at a pace and a level that is in alignment with the team’s goals and in consultation with your manager.
"If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response."
About BuzzFeed, Inc.
BuzzFeed, Inc. is the world’s leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world’s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.
Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.
We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.
You can expect:
- A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
- An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
- A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.
Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.
