News & Deals Commerce Editor

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News & Deals Commerce Editor

The Commerce News and Deals team at People Inc. is looking for a sharp, experienced digital editor to write and edit shopping stories at the intersection of beauty, celebrity, and style for InStyle.com. This person will edit multiple stories per day on a timely basis, ensuring clean, optimized copy in the InStyle voice.  

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about shopping and product recommendations, especially in the beauty and fashion space, and knowledgeable about trending, keyword-driven content and parsing data to make informed editorial decisions.

Assignment Details: 

40 hours a week

Start date: ASAP

End date: 4-6 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $37

Location: Remote - US

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Edit at least four shopping stories per day for InStyle, moving quickly to keep up with the pace of news and making timely decisions to keep the team moving forward

• Occasionally pitch and write articles, with the primary focus of generating affiliate revenue

• Update existing documents when needed, using style guide, data insights, and editorial judgement to make accurate revisions 

• Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions

• Monitor social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) for commerce opportunities including celebrity recommendations and viral products

• Work collaboratively with writers and editors, as well as those on corresponding teams, to meet shared objectives

• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings

Skills/Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the digital editorial space for an online publication

• Knowledgeable about the InStyle voice; interested in or familiar with style, beauty, and pop culture/celebrities 

• Experience with commerce content and affiliate linking

• Comfortable with digital media metrics and tools, such as CMS platforms and Google Analytics

• Familiar with SEO and affiliate linking best practices

• You’re a quick learner who is excited about commerce media, eager to take on new challenges, and able to identify new content opportunities

• You’re a flexible, organized person who is able to handle multiple tasks at once, and seamlessly pivot and re-prioritize tasks as needs change 

• Ideally, you have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field 

• Applicants who share links of recent work (personal social, business, or portfolio) will be prioritized

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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