Associate Commerce Editor

Associate Commerce Editor

The Everygirl Media Group, LLC | The Everygirl

Full-time

Location

Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL (West Loop)

Fully remote in California, Iowa, Illinois (outside of Chicago area), Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

Who are we?

Over the past eleven years, The Everygirl Media Group has grown to become a household name in online media, providing millions of women around the globe with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. By offering detailed in-depth features, career profiles, relatable first-hand accounts, and how-to guides.

What would you do in this role?

As an Associate Commerce Editor, you will work closely with The Everygirl Editorial team and be responsible for conceptualizing and creating content spanning all shopping categories (beauty, home, travel, wellness, fitness, tech, and so forth) with a primary focus on articles written to generate revenue from sales of products featured in the articles.

This role will include writing, editing, and occasionally filming for social media to help promote commerce content. In addition to creating content, this role will also analyze traffic and sale data to form recommendations for continuous improvement of commerce content and to pull out user shopping trends.

Examples of Content:

• https://theeverygirl.com/best-weekender-bags/

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• https://theeverygirl.com/best-white-sneakers/

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The ideal candidate will possess a mix of editorial (a compelling writing voice with an understanding of the Everygirl aesthetic) and analytical skills (an eye for detail and analyzing data).

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, edit, and publish 3-4 new commerce stories per week on The Everygirl.
• Regularly update existing content based on out-of-stock items and revenue performance.
• Manage evergreen commerce content, identifying items that require updates or are out of stock
• Actively engage in editorial meetings and offer innovative ideas for the development of new commerce content.
• Work closely with the editorial team to create seasonal content packages
• Stay informed about current trends in the parenting industry by conducting competitor analysis and thorough marketplace research.
• Leverage these insights to shape our content strategy and sustain a competitive advantage
• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to establish affiliate revenue targets for designated categories.
• Monitor and analyze performance on affiliate marketing platforms like Skimlinks and Rewardstyle.
• Communicate findings to adjust programming strategy and content updates.
• Collaborate with social media, newsletter, and editorial teams to effectively promote commerce content.
• Ensure seamless integration of commerce content across various channels.
• Regularly monitor and report on commerce metrics, including weekly meetings, monthly updates, and yearly recaps.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with commerce goals.
• All team members are expected to contribute to the overall video content creation process as needed to further company goals, including the creation and delivery of original video assets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, or a demonstration of equivalent expertise through relevant work experience for positions in these fields.
• 2+ years of experience in media or related fields.
• Ability to communicate and strategize effectively with the team while working remotely.
• A deep understanding of The Everygirl's brand and content coverage.
• Proficiency in AP Style and a strong grasp of grammar, with the ability to adhere to The Everygirl Media Group Style Guide.
• Strong writing skills.
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
• Able to think critically and problem-solve independently.
• Experience working in digital media, either as a writer, editor, or content creator.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in writing and editing
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack.
• Proficiency in Asana or other similar project management platforms.
• Proficiency in Wordpress or other similar content management platforms.
• Understanding of analytics tools to track content performance.

Benefits

• 401(K) Retirement plan with company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Dedicated to work-life balance with shortened core hours and daily flex hours
• Company-wide Mental Health Week break during the holiday season
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Company paid group life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual team bonding events
• Company provided equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607