Freelance Commerce Writer

The Arena Group is seeking a freelance Commerce Writer to contribute to our daily 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 style, home goods, consumer electronics. Responsibilities will include pitching daily stories to the commerce editors, writing new stories and updating and optimizing evergreen content. The ideal candidate has experience writing 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 ($25 - $35 per hour).

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

What You’ll Do:

Pitch daily to the commerce editorial team

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

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:

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

Collaborative and team-oriented

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Snapshot of Benefits:

Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter Benefits

Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Please note, benefits may differ between full-time, part-time, and contracted employees