What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commerce Writer, Real Simple position at Dotdash Meredith?
Job Title
Commerce Writer, Real Simple
Job Description
About The Position |
Real Simple is seeking a full-time Commerce Staff Writer to cover home shopping content including topics such as bedding, bath, appliances, gift guides, and more. The ideal candidate is motivated, passionate about the home space and shopping-focused stories, and can create quality content and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work on our existing library of home commerce articles and participate in product testing.
Update existing product roundups and write new content, maintaining high-quality standards.- Source high-quality experts to provide background information and quotes for our lists and reviews.
- Research new products and trends to ensure we’re making the best recommendations to our readers.
- Stay current with and monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities.
- Assist in our testing process by writing up results and participating in lab and at-home tests.
- Support the team for major sale events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
This position will be based in NY or remote:
NY Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
Remote Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)
About The Team: |
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REAL SIMPLE is your go-to source for practical, useful, and clever solutions to make every aspect of your busy life easier, including cleaning and organizing hacks and no-fuss beauty and fashion. We started REAL SIMPLE in 2000 with the goal of keeping life simple and stress-free. The key to that mission is understanding the many structural and societal obstacles that our readers face and to respond with the most inclusive solutions. We know REAL SIMPLE readers are not a monolith: We are many races, sizes, identities, and abilities, we form different relationships and families; and we follow different cultural and religious traditions. We want REAL SIMPLE to be a valuable resource for all, and we will use our platform to foster inclusivity, equality, and human rights.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70% Brainstorm, research, and write long-form evergreen content and help keep our library fresh with regular updates.
15% Test products in the lab and/or real-world settings and provide detailed insights.
15% Interview experts and research products, trends, and competitor articles.
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
A strong and passionate digital writer with 1 to 2 years of writing experience who can easily adopt an established brand voice in the home space.
Experience:
- A product enthusiast who spends time shopping and obsessing over purchases, especially in the home, beauty, or fashion space.
- Familiarity with commerce/affiliate content with a basic understanding of SEO.
- A strong, detail-oriented writer, capable of creating engaging, lively headlines while keeping the brand voice, values, and style in mind.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
- Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified.
- Willing to pitch in wherever necessary and pivot onto other projects as needed
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing
ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com
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The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Pay Range
Salary: New York: $64,350.00 - $73,000.00 Remote US: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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