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Responsibilities NBC News Digital is looking for a shopping editor to help expand its commerce content and shopping recommendations. We re looking for an experienced commerce editor who wants to help NBC News readers make smarter and more responsible shopping decisions. You ll have a hand in developing and expanding the NBC News Shopping commerce content footprint. Reporting to the editorial director of Shopping, the editor will conceptualize, assign, write, edit and produce commerce articles based on data-based reader interests, search trends, seasonality and more. You will be expected to regularly populate editorial calendars and maintain workflows to meet both short-term and long-term goals. Professional experience ideating, writing and editing actionable consumer articles with a focus on service journalism is a must experience with commerce content is not. On top of editorial responsibilities, you will participate in regular editorial meetings and collaborate with social teams, SEO teams and other stakeholders.Our top priority is informing readers with fact-based and well-sourced shopping recommendations. The ideal candidate will be interested in and eager to learn how to best serve readers through shopping articles that are data-driven, easy to understand and compelling across topics from tech and fitness to home and outdoors. The ideal candidate will have edited articles to include relevant research and other trusted and expert sources to help the Shopping team deliver evidence-based shopping guidance and advice. In your editing, you will parse out what readers need to know and what is just marketing jargon so they can make responsible and smart shopping decisions.Job DescriptionPitch, write, edit and produce shopping content for NBC News ShoppingTranslate relevant scientific research, complex news coverage and expert guidance into clear, concise and compelling contentCreate content on a wide variety of topics, from tech and home goods to wellness, apparel and skincareOversee and finalize updates to evergreen content on a timely basis to meet the editorial demands of the news cycleParticipate in regular editorial meetings Optimize new and existing posts based on affiliate partnerships and commerce opportunitiesBuild commerce posts in the CMS Qualifications/Requirements 3 years editorial experience, commerce experience a plus 2 years experience editing content, commerce experience a plus Work experience for a major news brand is a plus Skills: Firm grasp of AP Style: spelling, grammar and punctuation Demonstrable understanding of using primary sources and experts to inform fact-based, grounded consumer advice Attention to detail and ability to make quick decisions Ability to manage many different tasks at once Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams Knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms including Skimlinks, Amazon, Linkshare and Rakuten a plus
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2021-08-25T06:55:38Z
