Commerce Reporter
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence, and authority averaging 90 million unique monthly viewers. Over the past 221 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce.
The New York Post Digital Network seeks a detail-oriented Commerce Reporter (M-F, 9-5pm) with a commercial mindset to work across our various outlets, including New York Post, Page Six, Decider, and Alexa, and play a crucial role in executing our commerce editorial strategy.
In this role, you will create exceptional service-first revenue-driven content that resonates with our audience and guides them in making smart purchasing decisions. Reporting to the Commerce Editorial Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our rapidly-growing digital commerce division within a dynamic and respected national media brand.
We are looking for a passionate writer with a commercial mindset, a strong understanding of our audience, and the ability to engage them through compelling storytelling. If you are eager to elevate your career and have a genuine interest in writing, shopping, and continuous learning, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities include:
Work closely with the Commerce Editorial Director to make informed content decisions based on strategic initiatives and data analysis
Write a minimum of 10 stories a week about product roundups and reviews, gift guides, and other commerce content
Consistently scour the internet for the best deals of the day
Monitor trending news stories and identify commerce content opportunities and execute on deadline
Follow an editorial calendar consisting of tentpole shopping events, sales, shopping moments, and evergreen stories
Assist in the development of branded content proposals and pitches by providing commerce-focused insights and content ideas
Collaborate with the partnership team to conceptualize, develop, and execute engaging commerce-focused branded content that aligns with the company’s voice and values
Monitor and analyze data to help improve results
Maintain contacts with PR agencies, affiliate managers, and relevant experts as sources
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2-3 years of lifestyle and news writing experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Strong writing skills are a must – commerce and affiliate content writing experience are a plus
The ability to craft stories with the goal of driving readers to retail sites
The ability to extract relevant data points to help drive initiatives and pivot your strategies
Familiarity with affiliate linking and SEO best practices
General understanding of commerce editorial KPIs (revenue, conversion rate, etc.)
Ability to juggle multiple tasks, and a clear vision of how to prioritize work
Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model.
Salary Range: $32,100 – $125,000