News and Deals Writer, Travel + Leisure Job at Dotdash Meredith in New York

Overview

Job Title : News and Deals Writer, Travel + Leisure

This is a hybrid position, based in our 225 Liberty Office.

About The Position

The Commerce News and Deals team at People Inc. is looking for a smart writer to cover timely travel- and lifestyle-related shopping content, including sale roundups, celebrity-approved items, single-product reviews, first-person roundups, and customer-loved pieces. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about travel and commerce-focused stories and who can create quality content and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The writer should understand online shopping, affiliate content, and the Travel + Leisure voice.

They will pitch and write multiple stories per week from an editorial point of view, telling readers about the products frequent fliers, flight attendants, and editors use, plus amazing deals they\'ve found on the things our readers love most. They will use affiliate links in these stories so that customers can purchase those products. The right candidate will be knowledgeable about shopping online, parsing data to make informed pitch decisions, and search keyword-driven content.

Your day-to-day

• Write at least two and up to six shopping stories per day, moving quickly to keep up with the pace of news and making timely decisions that keep the needs of the team moving forward.
• Craft creative and thoughtful pitches related to timely topics, travel news, product launches, sale events, and more.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with writers and editors on this team and others to meet shared objectives.
• Reach out to high-quality experts to provide background information and quotes as needed.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.

You are

About The Team

This role will report to a Senior Editor and be part of a larger Travel + Leisure Commerce team encompassing News and Deals, Evergreen, Research & Testing, and more.

As a top travel media brand in the world, Travel + Leisure\'s mission is to inform and inspire travelers. We cover a wide range of travel topics and experiences, and we aim to help readers make the most of their valuable free time.

Contributions and Responsibilities

Weight 90% Pitching, researching, and writing content

Accountabilities 10% Analyzing various channels and past story performance to inform strategy and pitches.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education : College degree or equivalent experience required

Experience : 2-3 years writing experience at an online publisher, ideally in the travel space

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities :

Travel 0% (Approximate)

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please review the policy of the company.

Pay Range

Salary : New York : $64,350.00 - $72,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of People Inc\'s total compensation package, which may include bonuses and incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K with company match, holidays, and other voluntary benefits.

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