Commerce Writer, CNT

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Job Description

Condé Nast seeks an energetic and talented writer to support the Condé Nast Traveler commerce team. The ideal candidate person is a self-starter, very comfortable with pitching ideas, and is experienced with working from an editorial calendar. They’d possess a great attention to detail and can quickly write and produce web content in a fast-paced environment.

Core to the role is a commitment to excellence in travel and storytelling. The commerce writer will develop, write and refresh, and optimize stories on a daily basis for Traveler’s digital verticals.

A proven ability to work independently, quickly, and remain organized is crucial to the position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and/or refresh 3-5 pieces of content per week—a mix of full-length hotel reviews, deals and news coverage, and rental and hotel roundups—ensuring copy is clean, brand guidelines are met, and SEO and affiliate best practices are implemented
• Assist with venue card production, working with both the Destination and Commerce editors as well as Art leads to ensure all venues have photos of appropriate quality and diversity, as well as article builds
• Assist with Condé Nast Traveler’s deals coverage, staying up to date on promotions run by hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and tour operators
• Support editors in article creation and digital rollout for destination-related global brand franchises—including the Readers’ Choice Awards, Gold List, and Hot List
• Work with other Condé Nast Traveler stakeholders to achieve editorial excellence throughout all platforms, including social, newsletter, and video
• Assist with shopping tentpoles and daily coverage as needed; pitch content to editorial leads
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant commerce experience with a related brand(s) or media publisher
• Impeccable editorial judgment, writing, and ability to capture Condé Nast Traveler’s voice to reach new and established audiences
• Proven ability to work independently, quickly, and remain organized and efficient
• Familiarity with affiliate networks preferred
• An understanding of the commerce media landscape and SEO best practices
• A passion for travel
  
  

This is a guild position.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $70,000-$93,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.