Commerce Writer
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.JOB DESCRIPTION
The Fox News Deals team is seeking a shopping-obsessed writer with expertise in tech and home products. In this role, your daily tasks will include researching, pitching and writing multiple articles (round-ups, gift guides, product reviews, etc) for publication across FOX properties, including Fox News and FOX Weather.
Along with daily assignments, this person will join the core writing team covering tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This person should be a multitasker who can work effectively, efficiently and quickly while managing multiple assignments. The candidate should have excellent writing skills, experience in implementing SEO tactics and have a background in journalism or another related field.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Write daily articles and evergreen stories (6-10 a week)
Research new products and trends, as well as competitor content picks, to make sure we always make the best recommendations to our readers
Keep on top of new product launches to ensure our content always has the most up to date products. This may involve helping test and review new products
Research and pitch new content based on audience insights, historical performance, seasonal search trends and other revenue-generation measures.
Work closely with our partnerships and growth teams to ensure content is optimized for maximum revenue generation
Follow in-house style and brand safety guidelines
Cover tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Participate in team meetings to help strategize editorial coverage, optimize user experience and revenue generation, including for tentpole shopping events.
Explore and pursue ways to grow commerce partnerships via content coverage.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
3+ years of writingexperience including writing samples illustrating commerce coverage across verticals.
Daily experience working within a CMS (familiarity with WordPress preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP style
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, meticulous and consistent follow up
Proven track record of executing revenue-driving articles (both deals-centric and evergreen)
Attention to detail, an aptitude for working under tight deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities simultaneously
ABOUT YOU
Strong leadership skills and collaborative work ethic
Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Critical thinker and creative problem solver
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment
NICE TO HAVE
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with AP Style
Experience producing both short and long-form product reviews across a range of categories.
Knowledge of analytics platforms (Ex: Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000.00-80,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.