Writer, Commerce Content - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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At Verizon Media, we connect people to their passions. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and more, we help people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect. From XR experiences to advertising and content technology, Verizon Media is an incubator of innovation and is revolutionizing the next generation of content creation in a 5G world.Writer, CommercePosition SummaryAt Verizon Media, we help people live a better life through content, connections, commerce. As Verizon’s media unit, our brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and In The Know help people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect. With technologies like XR, AI, machine-learning, and 5G, we’re transforming media for tomorrow, too. Were creators and coders, dreamers and doers creating whats next in content, advertising and technology. A global leader in digital and mobile, Verizon Media is shaping the future of media.Verizon Media is seeking a Writer to join our Commerce Content team. The writer will contribute to a centralized editorial commerce team responsible for creating and distributing content across the various brands and platforms at Verizon Media.You will be an expert in one of six lifestyle categories: s tyle & beauty, parenting, fitness & wellness, home & living, tech and/or personal finance. You will create everyday commerce content as well contribute commerce content for key tentpoles (e.g. Prime Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Holiday), programs, and franchises. Forms of content include deals, trends, tent-pole activations, evergreen SEO content, social-first commerce content, and content in service of strategic partnerships, programs, and franchises. Where relevant, centralized commerce content will be disseminated to brand editors who will edit/repurpose into their individual brand voices and tailor to their specific audience(s).Must have previous professional writing/editing experience. Previous experience in product journalism or eCommerce is strongly preferred, but not required.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Executive Editor, Commerce, you’ll pitch, write, report, research and update commerce stories that are smart, informative, engaging, topical and meet our editorial commerce guidelines and standardsBe the centralized editorial commerce team’s resident in-house commerce expert in one of six lifestyle categories, including: style & beauty, parenting, fitness & wellness, home & living, tech, personal financeProduce several top-notch commerce stories a week and optimize content for SEO, engagement and revenueIdentify daily deals and key shopping trends within your category to create high value content that will be wired to brand editors on a daily basisPitch stories across the VMG commerce ecosystemWork with other commerce writers and editors across the VMG commerce ecosystemParticipate in lively and researched brainstorms for new story ideas and topic focusesJuggle multiple projects and stories at once with varying deadlinesQualificationsAt least 1 to 3 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content in a newsroom setting, with an understanding of (and appreciation for) online shopping, internet trends and cultureAn expert in one of six lifestyle categories, including: style & beauty, parenting, fitness & wellness, home & living, tech, personal financeExperience writing and editing everything from voice-y, first-person stories to in-depth, researched and reported SEO storiesStrong knowledge of SEO and best practices for optimizing contentDeadline-driven, strategic thinker with strong editing skills and a knack for crafting click-y headlinesExcellent copy editing skillsExperience working in a CMSSelf-motivated, with the ability to work with others and independentlyAbility to be nimble and adjust quickly while planning ahead for tentpole events and news cyclesBe motivated, curious and self-startingBe extremely organizedBe ready and willing to pivot as we test new ideasBe an ideas machineBe a trend spotterBachelors degree requiredVerizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Verizon Media is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( https://www.verizonmedia.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture ) page to learn more.Currently work for Verizon Media Please apply on our internal career site.Quick Apply

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