What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shopping Writer position at Apartment Therapy Media?
Apartment Therapy was originally launched in 2001 by interior designer Maxwell Ryan (nicknamed “The Apartment Therapist”) as a weekly newsletter for clients. We officially became an independently-owned company in 2004, and since then Apartment Therapy Media has grown to become the only media group dedicated to life at home. We are committed to teaching our audience real-life solutions by giving them tools to create happy, healthy homes through our award-winning brands: Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and Dorm Therapy. Together, our portfolio engages a monthly audience of 47 million users across platforms, while our dedicated team of over 140 professionals collaborates from our sunny New York City office and locations across the U.S. and around the globe.
Apartment Therapy Media is looking for an experienced Shopping Writer to join its dynamic editorial shopping team. The ideal candidate is passionate about finding the best sales and deals, and understands how to engage with readers who are looking to save time and money with service-driven content.
The Shopping Writer is responsible for writing and producing a high volume of curated sales and deals coverage, as well as sponsored posts, across all Apartment Therapy Media sites. They will work closely with the Shopping Director and Senior Editor to maintain editorial voice and provide a high level of service to our audience while hitting affiliate revenue targets.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside Shopping Director and Senior Shopping Editor to execute sales coverage and sponsored placements within the home, kitchen, family/kid, and dorm spaces to drive affiliate revenue
- Pitch and write 6-8 articles per week across brands, often with quick turnarounds, with a clear shopping intent
- Leverage historical performance and shopping trends to inform and adjust story pitches to hit revenue targets
- Consult with the SEO team on strong keywords and story structure to optimize posts
- Collaborate with the growth team on promotion strategies and content during sales tentpoles
Experience & Requirements:
- 2 years experience of writing editorial, commerce, and/or sponsored content
- 2 years experience covering sales and deals, ideally within the home, kitchen, family/kid, and/or dorm space
- A strong writer with an eye for voice and return on investment
- Consistent track record of generating revenue through sales coverage
- Deep knowledge of retail marketplace and sales trends, plus a great instinct and discerning eye for a strong sales moment
- Ability to balance multiple deadlines and projects while producing clean copy and adhering to editorial standards
Salary: $65,000 - 70,000 annually
The above represents the expected salary range for this role. Ultimately, compensation is determined by level of experience, location, and other job-related factors.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000