Entertainment Commerce Writer

MLive Media Group is looking for an Entertainment Commerce Writer to become part of an innovative team, leading initiatives around streaming entertainment, TV and movie content as part of our growing affiliate marketing department.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of marketing, digital trends and SEO best practices along with a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable revenue. We want a reliable writer who is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand while informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue.

We’re committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic and inclusive newsroom team for one of the country’s largest privately owned media companies. You’ll be supported by our leadership team, your colleagues, and our commitment to provide resources for your successful journalism career.

In this role, you will:

Produce content specifically intended to help users find the latest entertainment, shows and movie premieres available to stream online, as well as in-depth information on the latest streaming services and deals available with an emphasis on streaming television opportunities.
Write daily articles to help users find the best streaming services to fit their needs, focusing on the best entertainment streaming options available in a constantly changing landscape.
Track key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.

For this position we’re looking for candidates with:

A degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field and/or commensurate job experience
Minimum 2 years journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing, preferably including experience in commerce and affiliate initiatives
A passion for trends, e-commerce and digital revenue generation
A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics
Experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
A highly competitive, detail-oriented mindset and the desire to be part of an innovative team
A solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure
The ability to work independently and remotely under deadline pressure, while prioritizing tasks appropriately
Clean copy, knowledge of AP style and the confidence to self-edit
Experience using social media to source and promote content