July 17, 2024

Conde Nast

New York

FULL TIME

Product Writer, WIRED

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

WIRED is seeking a Product Writer and Reviewer to test, review, and write about consumer products. A writer in this role will focus on products across several categories that will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience and the company’s business needs. Possible categories include home office, computing/mobile devices, coffee, as well as home and kitchen.

Responsibilities:

The Product Writer will write a mix of reviews, buying guides, how-tos, deals roundups, and features. They will also pitch ideas for strategically expanding our library of related content. The ideal candidate will be a conversational writer who's confident and diligent when reviewing products and can describe the pros and cons of any given item with conviction. Content should be resonant with WIRED’s voice.
Research to ensure that product choices are on-trend and on-brand
Use our tools to size the potential audience and the associated affiliate revenue opportunity
Provide valuable reader service by making useful buying recommendations
Pitch new content each week, request new products for review, and thoroughly test products
Apply SEO and commerce linking best practices to all content
Assist with video to support reviews by writing scripts and/or appearing on camera
Organize and manage your own time efficiently, take initiative, and communicate effectively

This is also a full-time telecommuting position. It is also an interdepartmental role. You would be a member of Conde Nast’s Commerce department working on a team at WIRED. Experience writing and/or editing consumer-focused product reviews and guides is needed, as is a love for personal technology and a desire to help readers find the best products (and make the most of them).

To Apply, Please Include:

A cover letter explaining your background, familiarity with WIRED, and what types of product or tech coverage you have done in the past
A resume
Samples of your work (URLs and/or attachments)
3 References

The expected base salary range for this position is from $65,000-$107,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

For bonus-eligible roles only: In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.