Partnerships Editor, Commerce

<div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">People Inc.</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Job Title:</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Partnerships Editor, Commerce</span></div><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Job Description</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">People Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Commerce Editor to support our Partnerships team. This contract role is part-time from 1pm to 5pm ET, Monday through Friday. The editor will support the commerce team by editing commerce content across People Inc.'s portfolio of brands, like PEOPLE, InStyle, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and more. This editor must have a strong grasp of grammar, AP Style, commerce journalism, and follow each brands’ individual style guides to ensure Partnerships content is editorially sound while meeting the requirements to successfully hit various campaign goals. This role reports into the Editorial Director, Partnerships, and also works with the broader commerce team. This role is a 3 month position </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">with the potential to extend. Expectations are </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">20 hours per week at a rate within the range of $37 - $40 per hour, based on experience. Editors must be based in the U.S. in EST and be comfortable working remotely or near the People Inc. office in New York City. </span></div><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">About The Role</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Help assign, edit, and publish new partnerships campaign content</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Ensure all content reflects the voice, style, and tone of each brand</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Ensure campaigns are pacing according to goals and pivot priorities as needed</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Analyze revenue and traffic of partnerships content to make data-driven decisions to hit campaigns more efficiently</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Contribute to weekly content calendar planning</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Write articles as needed</span></div></li></ul><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Experience:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">3+ years of related experience as an editor for an online publisher in the commerce space</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Strong communication and organizational skills</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Comfortability working in a fast-paced organization</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Highly adaptable and quick to learn</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Knowledge about a wide variety of product categories, including fashion, beauty, home, food, travel, and more</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">A passion for shopping content</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Management experience</span></div></li></ul><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Part of the Commerce team spirit means embodying these core competencies:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Manage Ambiguity: You can comfortably deal with change and can decide/act without the total picture. You remain calm and productive while dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Nimble Learning: You’re eager to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Self-Development: You want to seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. You show a personal commitment to continuously improving, accepting stretch opportunities, and making the most of available development resources.</span></div></li></ul><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">If interested, apply by emailing a PDF copy of your resume, three recent commerce writing clips, and a one-paragraph summary of your commerce experience to Lauren Fischer at </span><a href="mailto:lauren.fischer@people.inc" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(17,85,204);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;">lauren.fischer@people.inc</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"> and Ariel Scotti at </span><a href="mailto:ariel.scotti@people.inc" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(17,85,204);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: underline;">ariel.scotti@people.inc</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">. Any application emails that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered. </span></div><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">About Us</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Roboto , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none;display: inline-block;overflow: hidden;width: 240.0px;height: 72.0px;"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">People Inc. 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. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.</span></div><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(255,212,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">hrconcerns@people.inc</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-weight: 400;font-style: italic;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"></div>

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