[Hiring] News and Deals Writer @People Inc.

Role Description

The Commerce News and Deals team at People Inc. is looking for a smart, sharp writer to cover timely, food-related shopping content, including:

• Sale roundups
• Celebrity-approved items
• Single product reviews
• Customer-loved pieces

The right candidate will:

• Pitch and write multiple stories per week from an editorial point of view.
• Tell readers about the products chefs and home cooks use and the amazing deals they’ve found.
• Use affiliate links in stories for customer purchases.
• Be knowledgeable about online shopping and passionate about kitchen products and cooking.
• Create search keyword-driven content.

Qualifications

• A strong editorial writer well-versed in a variety of product categories.
• Knowledgeable about shopping, cooking, and the voices of People Inc. food brands.
• Experienced with commerce content and affiliate linking.
• Familiar with SEO and affiliate linking best practices.
• Comfortable with digital media tools, such as Parsely, Slack, Airtable, and Google Workplace.
• Ready to take on new challenges and handle tough issues.
• Ideally, 2+ years of related experience.
• Food photography/video skills a bonus.

Requirements

• Write at least two shopping stories per day.
• Craft creative and thoughtful pitches related to timely topics, food news, sale events, and more.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with writers and editors.
• Reach out to high-quality experts for background information and quotes.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.
• Be available to work on tentpole events.

Benefits

• 40 hours a week
• Start date: 10/13/2026
• End date: 1/4/2027
• Hourly Rate: $35
• Location: Remote - US

Company Description

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include:

• PEOPLE
• Better Homes & Gardens
• Verywell
• Food & Wine
• Travel + Leisure
• Allrecipes
• REAL SIMPLE
• Investopedia
• Southern Living

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