Freelance Commerce Writer / Editor - Weekends

New Posted 25 November 2024 | Remote; US | The Arena Group

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

The Arena Group is seeking a Freelance Commerce Writer / Editor to contribute to our weekend commerce content across our portfolio of brands, including Men’s Journal, The Street, Parade, and more. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating commerce content for a range of lifestyle topics, including apparel and accessories, wellness and beauty, home and garden and consumer electronics. Responsibilities will include pitching daily stories to the commerce editors, writing and editing new stories and updating and optimizing evergreen content. The ideal candidate has experience writing and editing commerce content in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including news and trends pieces as well as long-form evergreen roundups.

This is a freelance position with competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience. Our expected hourly pay rate is $30 - 40 per hour. Minimum availability is from Thursday through Sunday.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.

What You’ll Do:

Pitch and schedule stories to the commerce editorial team

Write 2-4 commerce stories a day with the ability to pivot quickly if a more pressing priority arises

Edit 2-4 commerce stories a day, with an ability to coordinate publishing and update cadence with the commerce editorial team

Monitor daily news cycle and flag commerce opportunities

Update and optimize existing stories with fresh info to keep commerce content up-to-date and useful for readers

Work closely with team members on tentpole events like Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Build articles in the CMS cleanly and with commerce best practices in mind

What You’ll Bring:

1-2 years of experience on a commerce editorial team in a freelance or full-time capacity (required)

Experience writing high-quality commerce content that delivers service and value to readers

Knowledge of digital content best practices, like SEO, AP Style, and analytics

Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills

A strong ability to self-manage and prioritize

Collaborative and team-oriented, with a comfort level in providing constructive editorial feedback to peers

Ability to write fast, without compromising accuracy, brand integrity, or voice

A sense of fun, urgency, and a can-do attitude

Bonus points: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field


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