E-Commerce Writer

Billboard team

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.
Responsibilities
  • Write and produce 10-15 pieces of shoppable content roundups per week, featuring the latest products that will resonate with the Billboard reader
  • Update existing content ensuring latest product launches and trends are reflected
  • Work closely with the managing editor and e-commerce team to prioritize a mixture of content updates and new assignments while meeting daily and weekly deadlines
  • Develop relationships with PR reps in the industry
  • Attend local and national industry events, as needed, to offer live coverage

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in digital media, preferably in e-commerce
  • The ability to work independently, extremely detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Successful and current relationships with key PR people in the market a plus
  • Daily experience working within a CMS (familiarity with WordPress preferred)
  • Proficiency with Photoshop or other image editing software
  • Typical wage range: $55k - $65k

Benefits & Perks

Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
It’s All About You…
At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

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Job Details

Posted on Apr 7

New York, NY, USA

Full time

Mid

$55K - $65K