Commerce Editor, Allure

Commerce Editor, Allure

Location: New York, NY
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. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.
Your job: to execute a clear content strategy that aligns with the brand strategy while also writing and editing shoppable and engaging editorial content. We're looking for a person who has a strong background in the beauty industry, but also understands the world of affiliate inside and out. This person must also be comfortable with content and data, responsible for not only editing a high volume of stories and writing if/as needed, but also determining content clusters and reporting on performance metrics. This role reports to the Senior Commerce Director for Allure.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage a roster of freelancers, inclusive of pay scales, keeping all deadlines on track, and developing new writer talent
Maintain and optimize Allure's testing methodologies and ensure we are following best UGC processes and practices
Drive a clear editorial point of view for product and shopping recommendations appealing to the Allure reader
Partner with the commerce team on shoppable newsletters
Apply SEO and GEO best practices to commerce-driven posts and commerce editorial calendar
Pitch and execute against commerce partnerships
Identify categories that present commerce opportunities by studying purchasing data, tracking site analytics, performing a competitive analysis of comparable sites, and researching consumer trends.
Participate in editorial meetings and collaborate with vertical editors to develop commerce opportunities in each of our categories that fit the Allure brand voice and vision
Coordinate closely with the Commerce and Audience Development teams to share data and best practices that can inform editorial decision-making
Partner with existing affiliate link partners to optimize revenue opportunities, while working directly with retailers and brands to build relationships
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
4+ years editing commerce content at a digital property, and must have prior beauty writing experience
Highly organized, with the ability to own a daily content calendar as well as shopping tentpoles
Experience managing a team and working with freelancers
Demonstrated experience in beauty product testing, documentation, and creating video-forward commerce content
Familiarity with building and executing content across site, social, and newsletters in a strategic and efficient capacity
Solid knowledge of SEO tactics to attract a buying audience
Experience analyzing performance across different verticals, product categories, retailers and content types to optimize for revenue generation
Experience in managing product sourcing logistics at a digital property (either editorial or commerce)
Strong organizational skills, a self-directed work style, and polished communication skills
A self-starter who relishes the opportunity to directly accelerate the growth of Conde Nast's commerce business
The expected base salary range for this position is from $80,000-$94,000. 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.
This is a guild position.