[Hiring] Associate Commerce Editor @Fandom

Role Description

Fandom is growing! Our Associate Commerce Editor opportunity at GameSpot is based in the United States and reports to our Director of Commerce on the Content team. While this role is specific to gaming & tech coverage, our team is a fan of all things entertainment, so we are looking for someone who understands our brand, shares our passion for movies, TV, and games, and knows how to engage our fan base through relevant product and service recommendations.

In this role, you will join a mighty department that is distributed across the country. This position will work closely with our Director of Commerce, Commerce Editor, Affiliate Director, SEO team, and wider GameSpot team to identify commerce opportunities and execute shopping stories in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an editor who is very creative, but also able to use data to guide decisions.

• Write, edit, and publish commerce content that aligns with brand voice, editorial standards, and commerce strategy.
• Curate and recommend products and merchants that meet audience needs and support site goals, including contributing to product testing and reviews when applicable.
• Apply SEO best practices (keyword targeting, on-page optimization, and SEO team guidance) to improve content performance.
• Fact-check product information and ensure affiliate links are accurate, functional, and compliant.
• Pitch and develop commerce content ideas, including experimenting with new formats and story types based on trends and performance insights.
• Support operational needs such as data collection, SEO research, and communication with PR and retail partners.
• Contribute to team growth by sharing best practices, supporting teammates, and taking ownership of smaller initiatives to drive results; including but not limited to creating affiliate links/modules for the non-commerce editorial team.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience working in commerce editorial
• Experience with affiliate networks, including a basic understanding of affiliate technology, and how to use affiliate data for content strategy ideation
• Experience with SEO tools such as Google Keywords, Google Trends, SEMrush
• Experience with traffic and site analytics tools such as Parsley, GA4
• A solid foundation for using data to drive decision-making
• Extreme attention to detail, the ability to multitask and stay calm under tight deadlines, exceptional problem-solving skills, and flexibility in adapting to evolving protocols and competing priorities.

Bonus Points

• Deep knowledge of the entertainment space — movies, TV, and games
• Experience working with sites that present various commerce opportunities, such as physical goods, digital goods, and services
• Experience working alongside a roster of freelance writers

Benefits

• Salary Range = $57,000 - $76,000 (Actual salary available will vary based on location and market factors.)
• Vibrant team culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
• Flexible working hours and time off
• Equity & Retirement Programs including 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• International work environment with start-up culture