Responsibilities
- Develop and manage an editorial calendar and overall editorial strategy for Scouted
- Pitch and write posts for Scouted, including product curation
- Scout and track sales and deals that our readers might be interested in
- Package and publish commerce content in our CMS
- Research and propose new product categories to surface for our readers
- Find, reach out to, and speak with relevant sources for commerce content
- Contribute to the launch of Scouted’s newsletter and social channels
- Work with the product team to develop new ways to help our readers find content and buy product recommendations from Scouted
- Collaborate with business development and analytics teams to understand what readers like to buy
You are / have:
- At least 3 years of previous writing experience as a journalist, reporter, or similar editorial role
- Strong research and writing skills
- Comfortable editing and fact-checking your own work
- Interested in a variety of product categories
- Adept at navigating the online shopping world and a sharp eye for a good deal
- A self-starter who isn’t afraid to take an idea and run with it
- A voracious follower and spotter of trends
- Proven ability to multitask under pressure and juggle multiple deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An eager collaborator with multiple teams to grow Scouted
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Proficiency in Google’s G suite
- A voracious news diet and appetite for current affairs, pop culture, and internet trends
- Based in NYC
Why work for us?
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
