Commerce Editor
Epicurious and Bon Appétit are seeking a Commerce Editor to assign and edit stories for both brands’ shopping verticals. You will work closely with the Senior Commerce Editor and Associate Director of Commerce to plan and execute shopping stories, stay on top of SEO best practices, and grow affiliate commerce revenue on both sites. The right candidate is extremely organized and a thorough editor with a background in service journalism and affiliate commerce. This role reports to the Associate Commerce Director, Bon Appetit and Epicurious.
Responsibilities include:
Help to manage a long-term commerce editorial calendar for shopping content across Bon Appétit and Epicurious digital properties
Edit and publish commerce stories across the two food brands at a high cadence (10-15 stories/week across both brands)
Serve as a top editor and copy editor on commerce stories and newsletters for the food brands when needed
Serve as an affiliate expert for the food brands’ digital teams, supporting in research and optimization of commerce content
Serve as a leader for editorial coverage around tentpole shopping holidays, including Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
Identify emerging trends and opportunities for affiliate in the food space
Work with the Senior Commerce Editor and Associate Commerce director to achieve revenue goals on both food brands
Qualifications:
2-4 years experience as a digital editor, preferably with experience creating shopping content
An extremely detail-oriented editor who can focus on copy-writing, accuracy, and voice
An understanding of and interest in the affiliate industry and business model
Experience and familiarity with SEO best practices
Exceptional project management skills and organizational skills—must be able to consistently plan ahead while maintaining daily production of content
Polished communication skills
A self-starter who relishes the opportunity to accelerate the growth of Conde Nast’s commerce business
Base Salary: $65,000 - $103,000