Position : Commerce Writer

Location : Portland, OR

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.

This is a remote position with a preference of being based within the state of Oregon.

Oregonian Media Group is looking for a Commerce Writer to create content which supports initiatives around online shopping and deals as part of our growing affiliate marketing department. This position will produce content specific to online shopping, as well as provide recommendations across a range of product categories and verticals, including footwear, apparel, consumer shopping trends, gear roundups, guides for emergency event preparedness and more.

Ideal candidates will enjoy tracking shopping deals and trending products (by the season or by the hour), someone who enjoys the hunt for the latest hot purchase, and someone who wants to help others with hacks to find popular items on sale in a timely and engaging way.

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEO and a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable revenue and audience through best journalistic practices.

We want a writer who is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand as well as expanding their journalistic skillset. You should be passionate about online shopping and helping users along their shopping journey. In addition to writing articles daily, this position involves some editing and daily tracking of key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.

We are looking for candidates who are highly competitive, who are detail-oriented and who want to be part of an innovative team.

You should apply if you have:

• Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue generating initiatives.

• A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue.

• Familiarity with SEO best practices.

• Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit.

• A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics.

• The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately.

• A competitive nature and mindset.

• Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once.

• Ability to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, around annual sale events or other high-traffic event opportunities.

Required education, experience and skills:

• Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing.

• Some experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience.

• Experience writing in the areas of commerce but also streaming and/or TV and entertainment.

• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately.

• Proven reporting, writing and organizational skills.

• Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure.

• Experience with search engine optimization practices.

• Experience using social media to source and promote content.

• Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency. Knowing what items or brands resonate with our local audience as well as understanding what a larger online audience would have interest in, and how to build stories that bring in readers.

• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position, as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips

Position is remote/hybrid. In office as needed.

Extensive computer use required. Flexible hours required. We are a “remote first” work environment.

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.