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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 $102,000.00 - $110,000.00
Union Status: Non-Union 

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 editor 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 deputy managing editor with affiliate commerce experience to help manage the day-to-day operations of our HuffPost Shopping team, particularly focusing on deals.

In this full-time position, the Deputy Managing Editor of HuffPost Shopping will work under our Managing Editor to oversee our deals coverage & provide additional general support to the teams growing success. The ideal candidate is an experienced editor, manager, & writer in affiliate e-commerce, specifically for a lifestyle-focused shopping site. They should have a sharp eye for finding the best deals on compelling products that speak to our audience, as well as a drive to analyze performance & generate revenue. 

Candidates should also be able to pitch in & write stories when needed, so were looking for an experienced & conversational writer with proven skills in engaging an audience. They should be committed to creating content that helps to minimize the work readers need to do to find products & services that will help them lead better lives, using expert sourcing, trustworthy reviews, smart reporting, brand discovery, & data analytics. If youre goal-oriented & care deeply about driving revenue & building trust with our audience, youre a great candidate for this position.

You Will

• Overseeing HuffPost Shoppings deals strategy: monitoring deals, assigning daily sale stories & editing the work of Shopping writers. Your finger should be on the pulse of the best sales that are relevant to our audience at all times.
• Writing HuffPost Shopping stories on an as-needed basis, particularly for large tentpole events (Prime Day, Black Friday, etc.) & other potential features/series.
• Chipping in with editing on all HuffPost Shopping stories, which requires sharp headline-writing skills, a good working knowledge of AP Style & a strong adherence to our standards
• Leading coverage of major tentpole sale holidays (Prime Day, Black Friday, etc.) by helping with planning, working special shifts & building/maintaining multiple tentpole sale roundups
• Tracking & analyzing our posts' site traffic, revenue & affiliate analytics in order to strategically assign & execute on new ideas, products, brands & categories
• Assigning & editing stories to freelance writers, & building a good team of freelancers
• Conducting product-level & brand-level research in various categories & price points that are of interest to the HuffPost audience, implementing that data (commission rates, etc.) in stories through revenue-optimizing best practices.
• Ideating & following through on exciting, recognizable editorial series that strengthen our brands voice & add to our value/appeal to affiliate partners.
• Liaising with the Audience & front page team to coordinate promotion of top stories

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 and be part of a union.

You Have

• Experience managing teams in affiliate commerce is a plus
• A proven record of success in writing & creating affiliate commerce content for digital publications
• Strong leadership in spotting & editing or writing about online shopping deals
• Experience developing strategy around e-commerce content & operations to maximize audience, conversions & revenue
• Proven success working with affiliate data & networks to analyze performance & optimize revenue
• Possess excellent headline & packaging skills & be able to help mentor junior members of staff about connecting with large audiences 
• Strong knowledge & interest in the following areas: Tech, gadgets, style, beauty, wellness, fitness, food, health, work, travel, home, pets & parenting
• Ability to collaborate with other managers, writers & teams to coordinate editorial plans & solve problems
• Excellent organizational management skills
• Able to work at a fast pace, deliver work on tight deadlines, & contribute to a goal-oriented team; capable of prioritizing competing projects & stories simultaneously 
• Genuine love for the internet & online shopping (particularly finding deals!)
• Firm understanding of the HuffPost audience & voice

"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.