Shopping Writer

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.