Assistant Commerce Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Commerce Editor, Good Housekeeping

Overview (Why This Role?)

Good Housekeeping is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Assistant Commerce Editor to support the creation and optimization of trusted, product-driven content. This role is perfect for someone passionate about service journalism, consumer insights, and helping readers make confident buying decisions.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Research, write, and update commerce content including product roundups, reviews, and buying guides
• Support editors in refreshing evergreen stories to ensure relevance, accuracy, and strong affiliate performance
• Collaborate with Good Housekeeping Institute analysts and engineers to translate testing insights into engaging content
• Monitor and update product links, pricing, and availability across published stories
• Contribute to coverage around major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday
• Track consumer trends, product launches, and retail events to pitch relevant and timely stories
• Ensure all commerce content aligns with Good Housekeeping's voice, standards, and values

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 2 years of editorial experience, ideally in lifestyle, commerce, or product journalism (internships/freelance welcome)
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
• Interest in product testing and data-backed recommendations
• Willingness to learn SEO and affiliate best practices
• Comfortable using content management systems and other digital publishing tools
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a fast-paced editorial team
• Hybrid: This role requires working in our NYC office 4 days a week

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.