Writer/Editor, E-Commerce

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

E! is looking for a Commerce Writer/Editor to join its growing commerce business. This person will write, edit and optimize engaging shoppable content while taking on broader responsibilities across content merchandising, affiliate partnerships and day-to-day commerce operations. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor who is detail-oriented, curious and data-savvy, with an interest in using performance insights and affiliate strategy to create content that resonates with audiences and drives revenue.

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and optimize assigned and self-pitched e-commerce articles, aligning coverage with editorial calendars, franchises, tentpoles, seasonal moments and topic/product performance.
• Pitch and develop high-intent commerce stories based on consumer trends, search demand, real-time signals, affiliate performance and competitive coverage.
• Execute paid content, flat-fee product placements and other commerce partnerships, seamlessly integrating revenue-driving opportunities into daily editorial coverage while maintaining E!’s voice and editorial standards; assist with campaign and tentpole recaps, partner reporting and performance summaries.
• Book and interview celebrities, influencers and experts for original shoppable content, collaborating with social and video teams on opportunities for cross-platform amplification.
• Own product selection and merchandising within commerce content, using commission rates, EPC, conversion, retailer availability, promotions and audience relevance to strengthen monetization.
• Continuously optimize and refresh commerce content, including headlines, framing, product assortment, links, retailers and placements based on performance and changing shopping trends.
• Identify new commerce opportunities across products, retailers and categories by monitoring purchasing behavior, site and affiliate performance, competitive coverage and consumer trends.
• Support day-to-day affiliate operations, including link and tracking QA, retailer onboarding, commission and offer updates, partner records and internal documentation.
• Build relationships with affiliate partners, retailers and brands to surface new products, offers and revenue opportunities and support the onboarding and optimization of affiliate partners and shoppable platforms.
• Partner with the Growth Strategy Analyst and commerce leadership to interpret affiliate reporting and translate performance trends into actionable editorial, merchandising and optimization recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a shopping, pop culture or marketing writer
• Digitally savvy with experience creating content in a CMS for various digital & social media platforms and writing for SEO
• Excellent copy writing skills with brand-appropriate copy that drives action
• An idea-generator with opinions on how to meet and grow traffic and sales
• May be asked to work evenings and weekends

Desired Characteristics:

• Has an eye for trends, both in terms of lifestyle/fashion and pop culture
• Familiar with top entertainment and lifestyle sites and blogs, and with current celebrity news
• Photo & video editing with Canva, Photoshop, Premier Pro or similar a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.