Commerce Writer

This position pays between $45,000 to $55,000 annually.

Advance Media New York is looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about concerts and other in-person live entertainment to contribute to our growing newsroom. The Commerce Reporter will write multiple stories daily geared toward SEO and commerce/affiliate marketing that is intended to help users find deals and navigate the various ticketing merchants and platforms.

This reporter may also produce content specifically intended to help users find the latest online sales and best deals across a range of product categories including, fashion, sports, streaming and tech.

Part of the daily job will be to track key metrics and data points to ensure content is performing as expected. You also will be responsible for creating and maintaining an editorial calendar. This position is about planning, strategizing, and analyzing as much as it is writing.

We are looking for someone who is highly competitive, detail-oriented and wants to be part of an innovative team.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, SEO knowledge and a business mindset. Candidates must be comfortable with the concept of driving significant and sustainable audience and revenue through best practices.

This is a newsroom position on our content team, and the job will be primarily during normal business hours. Candidates do not need to be local to the Syracuse, NY area, but will have the option to work in our Syracuse office.

You should apply if you have:

A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue
Clean writing copy, plus the ability to present information clearly and quickly
A solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure
Knowledge of SEO best practices and an interest in commerce/affiliate marketing initiatives
Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics
A competitive nature and mindset
A degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field equivalent education and work experience
At least 1 year experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
Occasional night and weekend hours may be needed.