Shopping & Products Fellow
Buzzfeed
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/8/2018 8:08:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
BuzzFeed is looking for a shopping- and products-focused writer for a paid, three month, full-time role (with the possibility to extend and/or convert to a permanent position) in our New York office. This role will begin once we find the right person and will be scheduled to end 3 months later. Please note that this is NOT an internship. You will need to be available full-time in order to be the right fit for this fellowship.
The Team
BuzzFeed's shopping section is an expanding editorial endeavor that includes both service-oriented and entertaining content for a shopping-minded audience. You will help our audience discover deals and great products through fun and informative formats, from thoughtful and in-depth product reviews to themed roundups and more.
You Will
• Research products across various categories and price points that are of interest to the BuzzFeed audience
• Write shareable, unique product roundups as well as SEO-friendly shopping guides and reviews
• Optimize posts site-wide for service and revenue
• Discover and tackle viral product trends and deals on the internet, especially from Amazon, and wherever else people are buying things these days
• Track and analyze your posts' site traffic and affiliate analytics
You Have
• Genuine love for the internet and online shopping
• Firm understanding of the BuzzFeed audience and voice
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle critical feedback and improve from it
• Flawless spelling, grammar, and usage in your writing
• A positive, curious, playful disposition with a sense of humor
To Apply
In lieu of a traditional cover letter, please include a response to the following with your application:
• Discuss your shopping habits (for example: what do you always buy in-store vs. online, how do you find a good deal, what ~special tricks~ do you use that most people don't know about, etc.).
• Tell us about a couple of products that you're obsessed with.
• Include links to any relevant previous work, social media profiles, or portfolios
NOTE: You can include this information in the Cover Letter section.
Life at BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. BuzzFeed is committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our in-house Learning Team
• Employee resource groups, frequent in-office events, volunteer opportunities, and more
• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We value a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and hard work (fused with fun). At BuzzFeed, you'll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.