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fox com is hiring: Editor, Commerce in New York

fox com, New York, NY, United States


OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Editor, Commerce will primarily focus on the publication of commerce content from our internal writers. The Editor will manage the writers, sending assignments and editing their copy, and work closely with our content director and production editor. It is vital that candidates have a strong service journalism background.

In this role, you will also assist and facilitate tasks of the larger editorial commerce team. Additional responsibilities include analyzing metrics, trends/market research and presenting key takeaways/findings to internal stakeholders, and writing content when necessary, for instance during major sales events.

This person should be a multitasker who can work effectively and efficiently while managing multiple writers and supporting other cross-organization initiatives as needed.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the editorial process from start to finish – story ideation, creating content briefs, sending assignments, editing and production of commerce content.

Edit 10-15 pieces of shoppable content roundups and breakout articles a week.

Manage writers, including acting as primary point of contact, and utilizing editorial expertise to optimize content quality.

Work closely with the larger editorial commerce team to determine which commerce pitches should be assigned to freelancers.

Part of the core editorial team strategizing coverage for tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Participate in commerce meetings to further growth, including: metrics analysis, story performance, future story ideas and promotions.

Use analytics platforms/dashboards to understand real-time and historical data and trends to better inform decision-making on a daily basis and for future partnerships.

Monitor and research trends and opportunities in the affiliate commerce landscape. Based on these trends, create strategies and recommendations to grow new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.

Explore and pursue ways to grow the partnerships via content coverage.

Assist with content-related cross-FOX initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ worth of digital experience (preferably in journalism or content-related affiliate commerce/marketing), including SEO expertise

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including application of AP style

Daily experience working within a CMS (familiarity with WordPress preferred)

Knowledge of analytics platforms (Ex: Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.)

Proven track record of editing revenue-driving articles (both deals-centric and evergreen)

Excellent time management and prioritization skills, meticulous and consistent follow up

Highly analytical, ability to interpret data, recognizing inflection points and key insights

Exceptional understanding of affiliate marketing landscape and ecosystem, key players, revenue models, etc.

ABOUT YOU

Self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong and collaborative work ethic

Critical thinker and creative problem solver

Experience working in a deadline-driven capacity, especially during tentpoles

Comfortable editing quickly, effectively and accurately with minimal supervision

Forward-thinking mentality with an interest in growth, growing revenue and affiliate marketing/commerce

NICE TO HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree

Familiarity with AP Style

Experience utilizing SEO tools and best practices

Strong understanding of the digital lifestyle and commerce spaces (tech, beauty, fashion, home, etc.) with both evergreen and deals coverage experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $75,000.00-105,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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In Summary: The Editor, Commerce will primarily focus on the publication of commerce content from our internal writers . This person should be a multitasker who can work effectively and efficiently while managing multiple writers and supporting other cross-organization initiatives as needed . The Editor will manage the writers, sending assignments and editing their copy .

En Español: OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox CorporationBajo la bandera de FOX, producimos y distribuimos contenido a través de algunas de las marcas más importantes y valoradas del mundo, incluidas: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, Fox Entertainment, Fox Television Stations y Tubi Media Group. Empoderamos a una amplia gama de creadores para imaginar y desarrollar contenidos culturalmente significativos mientras construimos una organización que prospera en ideas creativas, experiencia operativa y pensamiento estratégico. JOB DESCRIPCIÓN El editor, Commerce se centrará principalmente en la publicación de contenidos comerciales de nuestros escritores internos. Las responsabilidades adicionales incluyen analizar métricas, tendencias/investigaciones de mercado y presentar conclusiones clave a las partes interesadas internas, así como escribir contenido cuando sea necesario, por ejemplo durante los principales eventos de ventas. Esta persona debe ser una multitarea que pueda trabajar con eficacia y eficiencia mientras maneja varios escritores y apoya otras iniciativas trans-organizadoras según sea necesario. Un SNAPSHOT DE SU RESPONSABILIDADES Manejar el proceso editorial desde el principio hasta la conclusión ideación de historias, crear breves enlaces de contenidos, enviar asignaciones, editar y producir contenido de tiendas comerciales. Editar 10-15 piezas de redondos de contenido accesibles y artículos de ruptura a la semana. Gestionar autores, incluyendo actuar como punto de contacto primario, y utilizar la experiencia editorial para optimizar la calidad del contenido. Trabajar estrechamente con el equipo editorial más grande para determinar qué tendencias deben ser asignadas. Participar de las estrategias de crecimiento y análisis de datos sobre los acontecimientos históricos del día a día, participar en nuevas plataformas de investigación de comercio electrónico, etc. Sobre la base de estas tendencias, crea estrategias y recomendaciones para desarrollar nuevas asociaciones y fortalecer las existentes. Explore y perseguir formas de hacer crecer las alianzas a través de una cobertura de contenido. Asiste con iniciativas inter-FOX relacionadas con el contenido LO QUE ESTE CONSIDERÁCES Un título de licenciatura y al menos 7 años de experiencia digital (preferiblemente en periodismo o comercio/marketing afiliado relacionado con contenidos), incluida la competencia del SEO Excelente habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita, incluyendo la aplicación del estilo APICE Experiencia diaria trabajando dentro de un CMS (familiaridad con WordPress preferido) Conocimiento de plataformas analíticas (Ex: Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.) Consideraremos para el empleo a solicitantes calificados con antecedentes penales consistentes con la ley aplicable. De acuerdo con los requisitos de divulgación salarial estatales y locales, la tasa/rango de pago para este papel, con una cantidad final de oferta dependiente de educación, habilidades, experiencia y ubicación es de $75,000.00-105,000.00.