Job Title
Associate Commerce Testing Editor, Travel + Leisure
Job Description
About The Position |
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Organize tests led by our editorial team, including writing product lists and methodologies and collecting testers’ insights and photos
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Analyze insights and results after a test to select the best products to recommend in our roundups
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Conduct ongoing research of the travel product landscape to identify promising products for testing and review and to stay ahead of emerging categories and launches
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with brands and PR firms to ensure timely access to product information and media samples
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Support the senior testing editor and beat editors with a variety of test-related tasks, such as writing video scripts, collecting tester images, and more
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Work closely with our internal research and testing team to collaborate on product lists and methodologies
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Help editors identify articles to assign or update with testing insights and photos
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Write and update evergreen roundups with insights and photos from completed product tests
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Assist with editorial projects to strengthen our tested library
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Attend pre-test and pre-production meetings ahead of each product test
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Participate in product testing as needed in our New York City lab and at home
About The Team: |
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Travel + Leisure's mission is to inform and inspire passionate travelers. We celebrate travel and provide service and inspiration at every point of your journey, from trip ideas to nitty-gritty logistics and the best gear to pack on your trip. Our commerce team is constantly scouring the landscape for the latest product releases, from luggage to noise-canceling headphones and tents. As part of our diligent research, we test thousands of products every year in our lab out in the real world, allowing us to give readers the unbiased advice they need to decide what to buy.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
40% Test planning and logistics, such as writing or reviewing methodologies and product lists, selecting winners to recommend
30% Conducting research of the travel product landscape to identify products for coverage and emerging trends
20% Writing and updating content related to our product tests
10% Testing products in our NYC lab or at home to provide insights and photos
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Journalism, English, or similar
Experience:
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3+ years experience in editorial, preferably commerce
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
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A product enthusiast who spends time researching and obsessing over purchases
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Ability to analyze and interpret large sets of data from product tests and distill the most useful elements for our content
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Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in the context of presenting data and complex information in a reader-friendly manner
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Familiarity with SEO best practices
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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A self-starter who is comfortable working in a quickly changing environment
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Proficiency in project management tools like Google Sheets and Airtable
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Experience working in CMS systems
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0-5%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
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Pay Range
Salary: New York: $64,350.00 - $75,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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What We Do
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
Dotdash Meredith has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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