Commerce Writer, Home News & Deals

Dotdash Meredith

. Pitch and write one to two shopping articles per day generating affiliate revenue .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing skills and a deep understanding of SEO best practices to create engaging shopping content. Capable of leveraging data analytics to inform content decisions while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Writing SkillsSEO Best PracticesContent Management System (CMS)Data AnalyticsHome and Lifestyle Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Content WritingAffiliate MarketingData AnalysisExpert InterviewingContent Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedDeadline-FocusedIndependent WorkCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CMSAnalytic ToolsSocial Media Monitoring

Industry Keywords

Home BrandsLifestyle ContentShopping ArticlesCommunicationsJournalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch and write one to two shopping articles per day generating affiliate revenue
Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions
Collaborate with writers, editors, and teams across People Inc.
Monitor TikTok, Instagram, and other social media for commerce opportunities, including viral products
Build content in the CMS
Reach out to experts for background information and quotes
Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings and report relevant insights to the Home News & Deals team
Track content performance using analytic tools
Complete administrative tasks and participate in team meetings
Cover timely home, fashion, and lifestyle shopping content for People Inc. home brands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Writers must be based in the U.S.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a similar field
2+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the home and lifestyle space
Passion for writing, shopping, and finding products to recommend
Well-versed in SEO best practices
Strong writing skills and ability to follow a brand’s voice, values, and style
Ability to work independently while incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders
Ability to brainstorm, source, and conduct expert interviews for content pitches
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
Ability to pivot as new initiatives and directives are identified
Comfortable working remotely or living near a People Inc. office
E-Verify employment authorization verification applies to newly hired employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses
Short- and long-term incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Pet insurance
Accident, critical, and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance