Business Insider seeks e-commerce reporter

Business Insider is growing its e-commerce team and we’re looking for a commerce reporter with a passion for finding the best technology deals and products, and an ability share his or her excitement with readers in clear, compelling copy.

The ideal candidate will be a conversational writer who’s confident and careful when reviewing products 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. Things you’d want to tell your friends about. You will have the opportunity to pursue your own coverage ideas, as well as build out an editorial calendar to support major retail events (think Cyber Monday).

Business Insider generates revenue when readers buy products through our site. You’ll be coming on board to help us build out this program, and along the way, be a part of a new field of service journalism that adds value to readers. The program debuted in 2014 to great success, selling tens of thousands of products ranging from drones to clothes.

If you have experience in product journalism and are passionate about covering deals, tech blogs, style sales, e-commerce sites and more, this is your dream job. Join our e-commerce team and help build an exciting new coverage area. This role reports to the Commerce Editor.

Responsibilities

• Write deal round ups and make product recommendations, following the Business Insider voice and style-guide
• Research consumer and lifestyle electronics, household items, gadgets, and other things that are worth readers’ time and money
• Source original exclusives from retailers with the help of our business team
• Take feedback from readers to improve existing articles and generate new ideas
• Promote your stories on social networks
• Track your posts in affiliate analytics

To apply, go here.