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Commerce Writer Job at Foxcom Inc in New York

Foxcom Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$60,000-$80,000/yr
Job type:
Seasonal

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Fox News Deals team is seeking a shopping‑obsessed writer with expertise in tech and home products. In this role, your daily tasks will include researching, pitching and writing multiple articles (round‑ups, gift guides, product reviews, etc.) for publication across FOX properties, including Fox News and FOX Weather.

Along with daily assignments, this person will join the core writing team covering tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This person should be a multitasker who can work effectively, efficiently and quickly while managing multiple assignments. The candidate should have excellent writing skills, experience in implementing SEO tactics and a background in journalism or another related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Write daily articles and evergreen stories (6‑10 a week)

Research new products and trends, as well as competitor content picks, to make sure we always make the best recommendations to our readers

Keep on top of new product launches to ensure our content always has the most up to date products, including helping to test and review new products

Research and pitch new content based on audience insights, historical performance, seasonal search trends and other revenue‑generation measures

Work closely with our partnerships and growth teams to ensure content is optimized for maximum revenue generation

Follow in‑house style and brand safety guidelines

Cover tentpole shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Participate in team meetings to help strategize editorial coverage, optimize user experience and revenue generation, including for tentpole shopping events

Explore and pursue ways to grow commerce partnerships via content coverage

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of writing experience including writing samples illustrating commerce coverage across verticals

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

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

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

Proven track record of executing revenue‑driving articles (both deals‑centric and evergreen)

Attention to detail, an aptitude for working under tight deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities simultaneously

ABOUT YOU

Strong leadership skills and collaborative work ethic

Keen attention to detail and organizational skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Critical thinker and creative problem solver

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced creative environment

NICE TO HAVE

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience producing both short and long‑form product reviews across a range of categories

Knowledge of analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.)

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.

Pay range: $60,000–$80,000 annually.

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