Weekend Commerce Editor, Shop TODAY (Contract)

Job description

TODAY Digital, the multiplatform arm of America’s favorite morning show, is looking for a part-time PEP Commerce Editor to work across Shop TODAY digital and broadcast during a Thursday to Saturday schedule. Duties include working on Saturday broadcast segments for TODAY and assisting with Shop TODAY’s refresh search strategy for their evergreen content library (including gift guides during peak shopping seasons) based on performance data, seasonality and long-term search trends.The ideal candidate is a self-starter with keen attention to detail and should be comfortable with making editorial decisions based on reader-driven analytics. The ideal candidate should also have a strong understanding of the digital lifestyle realm, along with a deep comprehension of SEO and AP Style. Responsibilities • Act as lead editor for Saturday commerce broadcast segments, as well as support the digital production of articles tied to broadcast coverage • Assign, edit and refresh multiple gift guides on a daily basis during peak holiday shopping seasons, covering a wide range of lifestyle categories across fashion, home, parenting, beauty and food • Help editors as needed to assign and edit evergreen refreshes consisting of roundups, explainers and other search topics in the lifestyle commerce space during off-peak shopping periods • Monitor how stories are performing using our analytics programs and making editorial decisions based on traffic / conversion patterns and internal Audience Development insight • Candidates must be able to work 24 hours per week from Thursday to Saturday. PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Candidates are eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months.Salary Range: $30.00-$35.00/ hourWhat we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period: Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 2+ years editing experience, preferably in the lifestyle spaceExperience utilizing SEO best practices and toolsStrong understanding of the digital lifestyle space (beauty, fashion, home, fitness, etc.), preferably with evergreen coverageFamiliarity with a news cycle and working in a deadline-driven environmentMust be comfortable editing quickly and accurately with minimal supervisionHighly organized, detail-oriented and excellent verbal/written communication skillsE-commerce experience a plusAdditional Requirements: • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States • Fully Remote : This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.