Commerce Writer, Wired

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.

Job Description

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WIRED is seeking a Product Writer and Reviewer to test, review, and write about consumer services and products. A writer in this role will focus on services and products across several categories that will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience and the company’s business needs. While WIRED reviews everything from laptops to Aeropress coffee makers, this role will be focused on helping readers pick the best phone plans, VPNs, antivirus software, business software, and the like. They may also be tasked with reviewing products in related areas such as home office gear.

Responsibilities:

• The Product Writer will write a mix of reviews, buying guides, how-tos, and newsy product announcement coverage. They will also pitch ideas for strategically expanding our library of related content. The ideal candidate will be a conversational writer who's confident and diligent when reviewing products and services and can describe the pros and cons of any given item with conviction. Content should be resonant with WIRED’s voice.

• Research to ensure that recommendations serve the intended audience and are on-brand, and up-to-date. 

• Use our tools to size the potential audience and the associated affiliate revenue opportunity and continue to optimize affiliate linking. 

• Provide valuable reader service by making useful recommendations

• Pitch new content each week and source review materials for every story

• Apply SEO and commerce linking best practices to all content

• Contribute product photos as necessary

• Assist with video to support reviews by writing scripts and/or appearing on camera 

• Organize and manage your own time efficiently, take initiative, and communicate effectively

This is also a full-time telecommuting position. It is also an interdepartmental role. You would be a member of Conde Nast’s Commerce department working on a team at WIRED. Experience writing and/or editing consumer-focused product reviews and guides is needed, as is a love for personal technology and a desire to help readers find the best products (and make the most of them).

To Apply, Please Include:

• A cover letter explaining your background, familiarity with WIRED, and what types of product or tech coverage you have done in the past

• A resume

• Samples of your work (URLs and/or attachments)

• 3 References

This is a guild position. 

The expected base salary range for this position is from $75,000-$93,000. 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. Certified sleep expert preferred. Experience with Sleep category required, 

What happens next?

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.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.