Commerce Writer – Entertainment and Experiences

Remote-based position

AL.com is looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about entertainment to join our growing affiliate marketing team. This role encompasses both live entertainment, such as concerts, theater, comedy shows, festivals, as well the best of TV, including must-see shows, movies and documentaries. The Entertainment and Experiences Reporter will write multiple stories daily geared toward SEO and commerce/affiliate marketing that is intended to help users find deals and navigate the various ticketing sites and platforms.

This role is perfect for someone looking to learn a unique, specialized skill set and grow in the industry.

Part of the daily job will be to track key metrics and data points to ensure content is performing as expected.

You also will be responsible for creating and maintaining an editorial calendar. This position is about planning, strategizing, and analyzing as much as it is writing.

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

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, SEO knowledge and a business mindset. Candidates must be comfortable with the concept of driving significant and sustainable audience and revenue through best practices.

This is a newsroom position on our Content team, and the job will be during normal business hours. Candidates do not need to be local to the Alabama area.

The base salary range is $42,000 to $45,000 per year.

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

Required education, experience and skills

• Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Preferably 1 year of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
• Some experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
• 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