Commerce Writer

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Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain’s most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk.

Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK.

Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ – offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise.

The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands.

Job Introduction

Mail Metro Media is seeking a Commerce Writer to join our growing team to create compelling shopping-focused content including longer lead reviews and features.

The enthusiastic candidate will have excellent writing skills and a strong background in commerce content creation ensuring they serve the best deals and effectively communicate why a product is a great purchase.

The writer will have their finger on the pulse of the latest consumer product must-haves specialising in technology verticals from domestic robots and smart home devices to pet treat dispensers, with a fluent understanding of affiliate platforms and a drive to grow MailOnline's UK Commerce offering.

Main Responsibilities

1. Pitch and write excellent, accurate reviews and other shopping articles with a focus on tech.
2. Grow traffic and revenue across MailOnline.
3. Write on-brand headlines and make use of the best pictures and videos to drive engagement.
4. Help plan and execute annual sales events including Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day.
5. Work with the Commerce Editor and wider team to create the best articles to be discovered on our own sites, on syndication partner sites and across social media and search.

Person Specification

1. Previous experience in producing shoppable content on digital platforms within tech.
2. Experience dealing with PR agencies and a black book of contacts.
3. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English.
4. Experience creating affiliate links across third-party platforms.
5. Experience using WordPress or similar CMS system.
6. Strong commercial outlook, continually seeking ways to advance monetisation.
7. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
8. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

1. 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30).
2. Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
3. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary.
4. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards).
5. Subsidised canteen.
6. Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only).
7. Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only).
8. Our Employee Assistance Programme.
9. Discounted dining cards.

Plus many other benefits….

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.