Shopping Writer, PEOPLE News & Deals

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Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of experience with writing for an online publication (preferably shopping content).
• Familiar with SEO and affiliate linking best practices.
• Well-versed in a variety of shopping trends and product categories.
• Familiarity with current celebrity news is a plus.
• Familiar with the PEOPLE.com voice and audience.
• Comfortable with digital media tools such as proprietary CMSes, keyword research tools and Google Analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and write multiple shopping stories per week from an editorial point of view.
• Track and use performance data to adjust editorial strategy on future stories, including retailer selection and shopping accessibility.
• Reach out to high-quality experts to provide background information and quotes as needed.
• Help execute content plans around major holidays and sales events.
• Occasionally assist in our testing process by evaluating new products at home.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.