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Mashable Commerce Fellow
J2 Global
New York, NY, United States
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Description
The Details
Mashable is looking for an ecommerce writing fellow with a passion for finding the best deals and products across technology, entertainment and culture, and an ability to share his or her excitement with readers in clear, compelling copy. The ideal candidate will be a conversational writer who is confident and careful when reviewing products, has a passion for the topic areas that Mashable covers, and can describe the pros and cons of any given item with conviction. Commerce content includes everything from awesome deals on must-have products to new and interesting items that just hit the market. You will use data, guidance from Mashable leadership, the Mashable editorial calendar, relationships with Mashable business partners and your own intuition to determine the products to feature in your content. Mashable will generate revenue from your content when readers purchase the products that are featured.
This is a paid fellowship position.
The Day-to-Day
• You will scour the internet for the best deals and write stories rounding up the best sales for the day
• You’ll research technology products, accessories, online courses, pop culture novelty items, entertainment merchandise, and other things that are worth our audience’s time and money
• Utilize Mashable’s analytics tools to track performance of commerce content and make recommendations for long-term direction of commerce offerings
• Work with the Mashable audience development team to ensure promotion for commerce content
Must Haves
• Journalism experience and a desire to find the best deals and products around the web
• Comfortable interviewing sources
• You should have an understanding of Mashable’s audience and writing style
• A huge interest in shopping for great products and deals
• An early adopter of the latest tech products and services
• Proficiency in Web Analytics
• Flawless grammar, spelling, and usage
• Basic level understanding of Photoshop and working in Content Management Systems
• The ability to multi-task multiple projects and deadlines
• A positive, can-do attitude
About Mashable
Mashable is a global media and entertainment company that’s passionate about culture and tech. With smart, spirited coverage of stories that keep people talking, Mashable reaches an audience of 70 million monthly users who can’t get enough of the ideas, people, and products they love. Together, our ideas shape the future. Obsess with us.
About j2 Global
Founded in 1995, j2 Global® (NASDAQ:JCOM) is an award winning, leading provider of Internet services through its two divisions: Business Cloud Services and Digital Media.
The Business Cloud Services Division offers Internet fax, virtual phone, hosted email, email marketing, online backup, unified communications and CRM solutions. It markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, eVoice®, FuseMail®, Campaigner®, KeepItSafe® and Onebox® and operates a messaging network spanning 49 countries on six continents.
The Digital Media Division, created with j2 Cloud Services’ November 2012 acquisition of Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is the leading digital media company specializing in the technology, gaming and men's lifestyle categories, reaching over 117 million unique visitors per month. Ziff Davis sites include IGN.com, PCMag.com, AskMen.com, ComputerShopper.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com, LogicBuy.com and Toolbox.com. Ziff Davis also operates NetShelter, the largest community of technology publishers dedicated to consumer electronics, computing and mobile communications. Ziff Davis B2B is a leading provider of online research to enterprise buyers and high-quality leads to IT vendors.
As of December 31, 2016, j2 Cloud Services had achieved 21 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth.
Our Culture:
At j2 Global®, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
J2 Global offers competitive salaries, health benefits, a 401k, and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then j2 is the place for you.
J2 Global® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.