Commerce Writer

This is a Full Time Job

Fairchild Media Group is hiring a Commerce Writer to support affiliate marketing content creation across WWD and Footwear News, including on-brand product news, timely trending stories, and writing in-depth, expert-backed shopping guides. The ideal candidate should consider themselves to be extremely organized with an eye for fine details to deliver clean, concise copy with engaging headlines for content across different product categories, as well as the ability to multitask projects and pivot as needed throughout the day with ease and enthusiasm. From assisting with the upkeep of department tracking documents to managing product testing for content updates to building weekly newsletters, this role will play an integral part in all areas of growth for Fairchild Media Group’s commerce department, which makes it a great opportunity for talented writers to build up their writing portfolio with a diverse range of authoritative, engaging commerce content while learning the ins and outs of digital commerce content strategy. This role reports to the director of commerce and is based in New York City.

Responsibilities:
• Write evergreen commerce content, as well as update top-performing commerce evergreen content with new information, product testing notes, and detailed service-driven tips.
• Identify, pitch, and write news-driven, on-brand trending commerce content based on data learnings.
• Consistently research the latest product releases, trends and deals from top merchants and preferred retailers.
• Manage internal data and calendars to ensure the commerce department is on top of all commerce initiatives and partnerships.
• Interview credible expert sources in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle space to add quality service tips to commerce content.
• Aid the commerce team and other editorial staff to execute ambitious revenue-generating content.
• Assist in monitoring and fulfilling traffic and affiliate goals while identifying new growth opportunities for Fairchild Media Group.
• Contribute to team efforts with creation of newsletter sends, Pinterest boards, and other social promotions of commerce content.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements:
• Experience with professional commerce writing for a digital media brand or publisher.
• Great communication and active listening skills.
• Must be a clean, fast writer that's highly organized and pays strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience with basic HTML and Wordpress, or other CMS platforms.
• Substantial knowledge of SEO optimization for evergreen content.
• The ability to multitask multiple urgent assignments in a timely fashion.
• A strong desire to dive deep into data analytics for strategic content optimization to improve content performance and engagement.
• Great enthusiasm for fashion, footwear and lifestyle product testing and research.
• Experience with photoshop and Canva is preferred.

Typical Salary: 64.5K-67K.

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.

About WWD:

WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.

About Footwear News:

Footwear News is the ultimate source for senior footwear and fashion executives, providing an insider’s perspective on top news, trends and strategies. FN keeps you and your business a step ahead on the retailing, manufacturing and financial aspects of the footwear industry. FN spotlights the hottest new designers, newsmakers, and business leaders, as well as reporting on the most groundbreaking fashion trends and more.