Shopping Editor, Cosmopolitan

This is a Full Time Job

Cosmopolitan is looking for an e-commerce editor to drive market and shopping coverage across its digital platforms (with strategy and idea contributions to the print magazine) by writing and editing original articles, listicals, and galleries. The big picture? Own our e-commerce efforts across the brand-a high-focus priority for the years ahead. This position will report to the senior fashion editor. NOTE: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with salary requirements, a cover letter, and a link to a portfolio of work.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Hearst's SEO and affiliate partnership teams to drive Cosmopolitan.com's e-commerce strategies and sales based on keyword optimization, affiliate relationships, and a deep understanding of market trends
• Identify trends (both in the market and in shopping behavior) and unearth potential growth areas
• Track performance and test new theories to increase our content's value to consumers
• Coordinate across the team to oversee large-scale e-commerce moments like Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Monday
• Maintain a network of freelance writers
• Assign and edit freelance work
• Write quick, fun, fresh stories with a strong, engaging voice
• Monitor traffic and other analytics to understand what coverage is working and adapt quickly when it isn't
• Develop a deep knowledge of the reader's consumer habits
• Contribute ideas and copy for Cosmopolitan's print magazine and brand extensions

Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional experience at a digital media brand, preferably in the women's lifestyle space; experience producing content with the goal of generating affiliate revenue is a plus
• Ability to write fast, clean copy with a fun voice
• Deep market knowledge of women's fashion as well as gifts and lifestyle market
• Experience balancing many different factors-from SEO and affiliate revenue to traffic and aesthetics-to optimize online content
• Investment in the overall success of Cosmopolitan
• Understanding of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Looker, and others
• Bachelor's degree