HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed 

As part of our esteemed news organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news & commentary for the most diverse & connected generation ever with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment & more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power & telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content
Job Category: HuffPost
Salary: The contractual minimum salary for this position is $76,537.00 - $79,000.00 USD
Union Status: Union 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between The HuffingtonPost & The NewsGuild of New York.

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

Are you the type of writer whos obsessive about finding the best deals on the internet? Do you find joy in sharing products thatll change peoples lives for the better, whether its in big or little ways? And do you have affiliate experience & a passion for analyzing data to figure out how to grow an audience? HuffPost is looking for a Shopping Writer to join our growing team.

A Writer on HuffPost Shopping should be an experienced & conversational writer with proven skills in consumer- & shopping-related or other lifestyle content, with a willingness to learn & implement revenue-generating best practices. They should be committed to finding daily deals & writing a variety of story formats that generate earnings, minimizing the work readers need to do to find products & services that will help them lead better lives. At HuffPost Shopping we build our stories on expert sourcing, trustworthy reviews, smart reporting, brand discovery, & data analytics.

You Will

• Writing & reporting shareable, unique stories about products as well as SEO-friendly shopping guides & reviews
• Regularly tapping into topics that are compelling, sharable & representative of the zeitgeist your finger should be on the pulse of todays culture & the online conversation, & youre able & willing to translate that into shoppable stories
• Filing draft copy that is clean, properly sourced, clearly laid out & properly formatted according to HuffPosts style guide & standards
• Strategically pitching & writing shopping stories on a deadline that will maximize audience engagement & revenue
• Conducting daily searches for sales & regularly writing sale stories for the top deals relevant to our audience
• Communicating with the team via Slack throughout the day, pitching & responding to assignments quickly
• Researching products & brands in various categories & price points that are of interest to the HuffPost audience. Writers should always be increasing their awareness of revenue & the brands that perform well for us.
• Tracking & analyzing your posts' traffic & affiliate analytics in order to strategically pitch new ideas
• Producing syndicated stories on a weekly basis
• Working irregular shifts for big sales & events (Prime Day, Black Friday, etc.)

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth & joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen & interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company & be part of a union.

You Have

• At least 2-4 years of shopping / eCommerce writing experience OR equivalent experience producing other consumer-focused service journalism
•  Working knowledge of affiliate data & networks, as well as search optimization
• A strong passion for finding great deals, & knowing how to use the tools & data that weed out bad deals 
• Strong knowledge & interest in the following areas: Tech, gadgets, style, beauty, wellness, fitness, food, health, work, travel, home, pets & parenting
• Demonstrated interest in & broad knowledge base of online shopping, retailers, strategies, deals & e-commerce 
•  Excellent headline & packaging skills & a willingness to learn from the audience development team about what works for the audience
• Firm understanding of the audience & voice of HuffPost or similar general-interest publication
• Able to work at a fast pace, deliver work on tight deadlines, & contribute to a goal-oriented team.
• You should be able to produce at least one original story a day; you should be able to produce stories at a pace & a level that is in alignment with the team's goals & in consultation with your manager.

"If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response."

About BuzzFeed 

BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news & entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, & original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the worlds largest social food network; original reporting & investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News & HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing & product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; & original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film & digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are  proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & 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.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary & stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym & wellness discounts, & much more.

Note: BuzzFeed offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) & open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, & WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, & VT.