Commerce Market Editor, AD

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Architectural Digest (AD) is looking for a creative and analytical Commerce Market Editor to write, edit and optimize affiliate editorial content for its digital business. Core to the role is a commitment to excellence in design and storytelling as well as a strong sense of style and point of view on home industry trends. The Market editor will pitch, commission, write, and edit stories on a daily basis for AD’s digital verticals. This role will cover the home category, specifically furniture, decor, sleep and travel, maintaining an accessible yet aspirational merchant mix across all content. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work independently, quickly, and remain organized and efficient. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the e-commerce landscape, an interest in creating engaging-service driven content that drives Commerce KPIs, and a passion for shopping and home decor. The market editor will also be responsible for finding new ways to engage our audience around commerce-driven stories on all our digital platforms. 

The unit job description listed below includes job duties and responsibilities that are illustrative, not exhaustive, and is designed primarily to ensure proper classification for purposes of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the job description does not include every job duty and responsibility of the role, that the job description shall not restrict management’s right to assign new duties or responsibilities to the role, and that any duties or responsibilities listed in the job classification also may be performed by employees in other job classifications, at management’s discretion. The parties also acknowledge that employees in the role may be asked to perform certain operational tasks such as evaluating and/or meeting with candidates for open positions and/or assisting in the training or mentoring of colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Write and edit 6-10 pieces of shopping content each week, ensuring copy is clean, brand and curatorial standards are met, and SEO and affiliate best practices are implemented

• Analyze traffic and conversion results from past content to make recommendations in key categories 

• Work with a consistent pool of freelance writers, photographers and videographers to create timely and relevant service-driven stories 

• Coordinate with SEO managers and commerce resources to make sure all content is optimized

• Assist in managing a long-term commerce editorial calendar to feature ongoing, SEO, and seasonal shopping content

• Manage product call-ins and reviews for editorial consideration

• Identify and plan around AD-aligned categories that present an opportunity to expand coverage, researching trends, with regular competitive analysis

• Partner with brands and retailers to identify potential content opportunities

• Support AD’s sales and tentpole coverage, especially timed to annual shopping moments

• Work across other AD stakeholders to achieve editorial excellence throughout all platforms, including social, newsletter, and video

• Pitch content and franchise ideas to editorial leads

• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with a related brand(s) or media publisher

• Impeccable editorial judgment, writing, and ability to capture AD’s voice to reach new and established audiences

• Proven ability to work independently, quickly, and remain organized and efficient

• A passion for design and home decor

• Demonstrated mastery of SEO optimization and digital publishing best practices

• Strong comprehension and utilization of purchasing data, consumer trends, and competitive analysis

• Familiarity with affiliate link programs such as Skimlinks and Amazon

• Ability to analyze performance across different verticals, product categories, retailers, and content types to optimize for revenue generation

The expected base salary range for this position is from $80,000-$93,000.

 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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

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